Top Coat Painter

Essential Functions

• Inspect details and evaluate the painting work required for the part.
• Effectively establish the correct paint for the application as flowed down by shop paperwork.
• Mix paints as specified by supplied directions or Technical Data Sheets.
• Prepare and perform minor sanding to detail surface before applying paint.
• Coat aluminum surfaces with the prescribed epoxy, lacquer, resin or other material before applying the final color coat.
• Manage time and complete all delegated work within the specified time.
• Work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
• Paint effectively on different surfaces and metals.
• Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing during spray‑painting operations.
• Change out of booth filter chromate and solvent‑contaminated paint booth filters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft painting.
• Other Requirements: Proficiency with paint guns, painting techniques, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Core Competencies

• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Active Listening – ability to attend to, convey, and understand comments and questions.
• Ambition – drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Oral Communication – ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word.
• Reliability – dependable and trustworthy.
• Persistence – ability to complete tasks despite opposition or discouragement.
• Motivation – ability to inspire oneself and others to reach goals.
• Patience – ability to act calmly under stress and avoid haste.
• Honesty / Integrity – truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal – ability to get along well with a variety of personalities.
• Conflict Resolution – ability to deal with antagonistic situations.
• Customer Oriented – ability to meet customers’ needs while following procedures.
• Time Management – ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Goal Oriented – focus on achieving predetermined results.
• Decision Making – ability to make critical decisions while following procedures.
• Energetic – ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic – ability to bring energy to task performance.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry – Constantly (C)
• Stand – Constantly (C)
• Walk – Frequently (F)
• Sit – Occasionally (O)
• Manually Manipulate – Occasionally (O)
• Reach Outward – Constantly (C)
• Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently (F)
• Climb – Not Applicable (N)
• Crawl – Not Applicable (N)
• Squat or Kneel – Occasionally (O)
• Bend – Occasionally (O)
• Grasp – Frequently (F)
• Speak – Occasionally (O)
• 10 lb or less – Frequently (F)
• 11‑20 lb – Frequently (F)
• 21‑50 lb – Occasionally (O)
• 51‑100 lb – Occasionally (O)
• Over 100 lb – Not Applicable (N)
• Push/Pull 12 lb or less – Occasionally (O)
• 13‑25 lb – Occasionally (O)
• 26‑40 lb – Occasionally (O)
• 41‑100 lb – Occasionally (O)

Additional requirements: Ability to wear a respirator up to 8 hours per day; must have average vision (including close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment).

Compensation

Compensation Range: $21.30 to $30.00 per hour (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with a 3 % employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off program.
• 8 holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.

Work Environment

Work is performed in shop conditions that can be below 30 °F and above 100 °F.