1st Shift - Painter

Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90% of each helicopter in house.

Our team enjoys a clean, growth focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Position:
Painter

Reports To:

Director of Operations

Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Shift: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pay Range: $20.50 - $30.00

Prepares and paints surfaces of helicopters, helicopter parts, or other products according to specifications, using brushes, spray guns, and related painting equipment.

• Prepares surfaces for painting; may remove old paint from helicopters using paint remover and scraper.
• Implements proper usage of painting equipment, including brushes, siphon guns, and HVLP guns.
• Under instruction from Finishing Painter, lays out and paints stripes, insignia, identifying letters, and numerals on helicopter surfaces or other products.
• Performs final touch-up work as needed.
• Operates sandblast equipment as required.
• Maintains painting equipment and air masks.
• Performs minor body work and putty fiberglass composites.
• Buffs finished paint surfaces.
• Trains other workers and serves as a consultation resource.
• Observes all safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Minimum of 5 years automotive painting experience.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of spray, brush, and dip painting, including surface preparation.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, various types of urethane finishes using spray and brush methods.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and paint scheme designs.
• Ability to mix paint according to instructions.
• Ability to mask surfaces of helicopters or other products prior to painting.
• Ability to adjust spray painting equipment.
• Ability to operate sandblast equipment.
• Ability to apply shop mathematics.
• High attention to detail.
• Must meet personal tool requirements.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with HVLP spray systems and urethane finishes.
• Knowledge of masking, sanding, stripping, and finishing.
• Can read blueprints and technical specifications.
• Knows safety rules for painting and chemicals.
• Able to work alone and solve problems.
• Aerospace experience is a plus.

• Stand for long periods, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach often.
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Wear respirators and PPE for long periods.
• Work in confined spaces and on elevated areas.
• Do repetitive hand and arm movements.
• See well enough to distinguish colors and surface flaws.
• Work safely around paint fumes, dust, noise, and changing temperatures.