Job Details
As a Painter, you will prepare surfaces for the application of paint products and apply paint to aircraft and components.
* Work from drawings, sketches, pictures, or verbal specifications to prepare for and paint aircraft, aircraft parts and sub-assemblies.
* Strip paint from aircraft, aircraft parts and sub-assemblies.
* Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, steaming, cleaning, and conversion coating.
* Cover all areas to for protection from paint or stripper with proper materials.
* Set up and operate all shop equipment and tooling.
* Set up and use spray gun for proper application of paint.
* Work in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and Company safety procedures.
* Accurately log all labor data into computer system.
* Maintain a clean and organized work area.
* Complete assigned jobs within set time limits.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work location for this position is in climate-controlled hangar, with occasional outside work. Involves exposure to chemicals and dust levels set by OSHA standards.
Job Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Able to work from drawings, sketches, pictures, or verbal specifications.
* Able to use standard spray paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, orbital sander and common hand tools.
* Able to repeatedly climb and descend scaffolds, ladders, and other related equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Able to wear a respirator and pass a pulmonary function test.
* Physical and muscular dexterity to stand or kneel for extended periods during painting, sanding or while working on aircraft.
* Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Must not be abnormally allergic to paint, paint stripper, solvents, primers or other paint related products that produce fumes or dust while using.
* Experience painting with spray gun equipment
* Familiar with and able to use electro static paint spray equipment
* Familiar with Non-Chromate High Solids Paint Systems
* Familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles