Body Shop Technician Level I - First Shift

Job Summary

Body Shop Technicians are the beginning of the exterior finishing process, preparing aircraft exterior for primer and painting. The Technician will learn to mask parts, apply body filler, and sand filler materials to prepare parts for primer and paint. The ideal candidate thrives working independently or in a small team in a physical work environment.

Additional premium of $1.00 per hour.

$3K sign‑on eligible until further notice.

• First shift: M‑Thurs; 6:00 am – 4:30 pm; overtime as required
• Second shift: M‑Thurs; 4:30 pm – 3:00 am; 10% shift differential; overtime as required

• Develop skills inspecting aircraft components, sub‑assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process
• Identify and communicate defects and/or errors to supervisor when discovered
• Listen and follow instructions, asking questions as needed
• Manually apply body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finish
• Use air tools and hand tools for high‑volume sanding
• Adhere strictly to personal protective equipment requirements
• Follow safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures
• Use planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job duties
• Spray protective material, such as paint primers, finishing coats, or gel coat, with a spray gun or “dump (gravity‑fed) gun” in a paint booth
• Regulate paint sprayer width and pressure according to knowledge of painting and priming techniques
• Remove excess material from surfaces of manufactured and purchased parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures; achieving a smooth and clean surface matching the surface requirements and shape of the drawings
• Utilize air tools for high‑volume sanding/grinding, fill voids or cavities and dents or repair defects as necessary, manually applying body filler to re‑establish a smooth surface contour and finish
• Repair damaged metal and composite components using pneumatic tools and knowledge of metal and composite repair techniques
• Grind, sand, and finish excess filler to match required surface finish and contour
• Apply masking tape and protective paper or barriers over parts and areas not to be coated. May apply color transfers or registration numbers, or other lettering over the primary paint
• Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft parts
• Fill out work instructions properly, understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures
• Understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information
• Be proficient in completing forms necessary to generate work and changes to work orders, pick lists, drawings, and other related documents

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum one‑year related experience using Bondo or other surface filler, drywall - mudding/taping and/or related training required; skills listed in “Qualifications Continued” may also be considered as experience. For individuals who desire to go into this area but don’t have all the required skills, we encourage you to apply to be assessed at the Training Level to gain these skills and knowledge of this position.
• Ability to develop relationships and utilize interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Must possess the highest level of integrity and have the ability to communicate errors to leadership
• Has the initiative to finish assignments and personal accountability for time management
• Reliable and dependable work ethic and can adapt to changing work requirements
• Has the ability to read drawings/blueprints and can calculate dimensions in a thousandth of an inch
• Has knowledge…