Repair Station Painter

Overview

Repair Station Painter at VT Volant Aerospace

Summary:

The Repair Painter works under minimal supervision to safely prepare, paint and detail aircraft components according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures.

• Safely perform preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft components under minimal supervision.
• Mask, sand, and prepare components for paint application.
• Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
• Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment. Mix paints and primers.
• Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders and paint sprayers.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures and be alert for unsafe conditions.
• Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• Offer continuous improvement ideas/participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma/GED. Two (2) years experience in related paint processes. Aircraft industry experience preferred. Working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A.
• Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job Title:
  
  Repair Station Painter
• Department:
  Repair
• Reports To:
  
  Operations Manager
• DOT Code:
  DOT
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• Salary Range: $19-$23 per hour

• Full-time

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Benefits:

• PTO
• 9 paid Holidays
• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance