Painter III

Painter I – Albany International Corp.

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Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies, and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications ranging from large commercial transports to fighter jets, commercial, and military rotorcraft. AEC’s products are used on platforms such as Boeing’s 7‑series family, Airbus A380, Sikorsky S‑76 helicopter, F‑35 Lightning II, CH‑53K Heavy‑lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air‑to‑Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

Paint aircraft exterior and piece parts. Prepare for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components. Blend and mix paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency. Perform detail and touch‑ups. Set up and coordinate processes for painting production parts.

• Prepare and assemble commercial and military aircraft products. Mix adhesives, paint or resin systems, apply them to pieces, and assemble and secure as required for curing.
• Repair surface blemishes, IAW written instructions.
• Use power tools, sanders, drills, paint guns, routers, sand blasters, and other tools to manufacture paint and assemble aircraft parts.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the assembly/finishing area.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Weekend:
Friday – Sunday 6 am‑6:30 pm

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Shop math and ability to calculate resin ratios.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor, verbal and written tool orders, and engineering orders.
• Ability to use trimming equipment, cutters, grinders, and drills to trim parts within drawing requirements or shop order tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Manual dexterity is required.
• US Persons only; visa sponsorship not offered.

Top‑notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications; please use the link provided to apply directly to this position. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing