Paint Technician

FLSA Status: Hourly Non Exempt

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

Pay Range: Within this range, pay offered will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and other qualifications. $23.54 - $40.87 per hour with an additional 7% shift differential.

Benefits

Summary:

Wipaire offers a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life, short & long term disability insurance and other benefits such as PTO (starting at 15 days) and holiday pay, all while working with great people, first shift, and in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Disclaimer: The benefits noted above are subject to eligibility requirements.

At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work/life balance, do the right thing and have fun.

If these values speak to you, we want to connect!

• Following Wipaire Paint Process procedures, prepares aircraft, aircraft parts, modifications and/or float assemblies. New employees will be trained on all the duties listed below.
• Performs paint process tasks in accordance with Wipaire Paint Process and FAA requirements.
• Complies with Wipaire Paint Process to meet quality standards and applicable FAA regulations.
• Follows company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when using tools and equipment, such as dual action sanders, hydraulic lift platforms and paint sprayers.
• Uses sealants, paint strippers, and corrosion-preventive chemicals.
• Uses protective equipment and follows safety rules as required in compliance with OSHA regulations, including reading and understanding SDS sheets.
• Utilizes Wipaire computer system to create parts demand, track orders and sign off on work.
• Documents hours worked accurately in all required time tracking systems.

• Two-year Trade School or Vocational Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

• HVLP or pressure pot spraying experience strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of autobody or similar industry experience preferred.
• Able to learn paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics), paint operations, GAMPS, and Paint WFR.
• Able to read and understand FAA processes, including repair processes, drawings, and compliance requirements.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and Internet. Able to learn and utilize all available Wipaire software packages.
• Work as an effective and proactive team player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a positive attitude; understands the importance of supporting the organization, customers, and other employees.
• Kneel, bend, squat, reach, and lean several hours throughout the day while performing painting.
• Lift paint and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb and work on ladders while performing painting on aircraft.
• Must have all required tools designated on the Wipaire minimum required tool list within 90 days of starting employment.
• Comply with drug testing requirements in compliance with federal regulations.
• Pass annual physical, including respirator fit test, to use safety equipment.

Please visit our careers page at to apply. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any other applicable legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.