Paint Technician-2nd Shift - Able Aerospace Services, Inc.

Job Description - Paint Technician-2nd Shift - Able Aerospace Services, Inc.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.

We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Apply polyurethane, lacquers, epoxy paints, or dry lube coatings to aircraft components. Prepare surfaces for painting and protects surfaces from corrosion.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aircraft components prep (cleaning, stripping, sanding) and masking/de-masking (fixtures, tape, plugs)
• Apply detail masking to aircraft components using complex masking instructions from manuals
• Aircraft Prep (cleaning, stripping, sanding), and Masking/De-Masking (fixtures, tape, plugs)
• Apply detail masking lines to Aircraft and using complex stencils
• Set up, maintain, and operate typical shop equipment as paint mixers, maintenance of HVLP paint guns, perma-scope or other paint measuring equipment
• Ensure accurate completion of work utilizing stencil maker, buffers, sanders, and other general paint shop equipment tools.
• Mix and apply various primers with thickness requirements (epoxy, waterborne, zinc chromate
• Mix and apply various topcoat finishes including stripping and other detail work- polyurethanes, epoxy, lacquers, clears (gloss, semi gloss and flat colors)
• Apply markings to part using stencils and masking aids
• Use of mil specs, detailed blueprints, fabrication, assembly outlines, sketches, patterns, and written or verbal instructions.
• Paint booth manometer and temperature/humidity readings and tracking required
• Manage paint inventory, monitoring, tracking, and ordering directly from suppliers.
• Work directly with specialty repairs (scratches, dents, damage, blending colors)

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level Work Keys certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• 0-6 months Aviation or previous painting experience is preferred

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.