Coat Painter

Responsibilities

• Inspect details and evaluate the painting work required for the part.
• Effectively establish the correct paint for the application as flowed down by shop paperwork.
• Mix paints as specified by supplied directions or Technical Data Sheets.
• Prepare and perform minor sanding to detail surface before applying paint.
• Coat aluminum surfaces with the prescribed epoxy, lacquer, resin or other material before applying the final color coat.
• Able to effectively manage time and complete all delegated work within the specified time.
• Work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
• Able to paint effectively on different surfaces and metals.
• Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing during spray painting operations.
• Change out of booth filter chromate and solvent contaminated paint booth filters.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Inspect details and evaluate the painting work required for the part.
• Effectively establish the correct paint for the application as flowed down by shop paperwork.
• Mix paints as specified by supplied directions or Technical Data Sheets.
• Prepare and perform minor sanding to detail surface before applying paint.
• Coat aluminum surfaces with the prescribed epoxy, lacquer, resin or other material before applying the final color coat.
• Able to effectively manage time and complete all delegated work within the specified time.
• Work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
• Able to paint effectively on different surfaces and metals.
• Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing during spray painting operations.
• Change out of booth filter chromate and solvent contaminated paint booth filters.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening – Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ambition – The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft painting

Other Requirements: Paint guns, techniques, PPE

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this position.
• O (Occasionally) – Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day).
• F (Frequently) – Position requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day).
• C (Constantly) – Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

• Lift/Carry – 10 lbs or less (F), 11–20 lbs (F), 21–50 lbs (O), 51–100 lbs (O).
• Push/Pull – 12 lbs or less (O), 13–25 lbs (O), 26–40 lbs (O), 41–100 lbs (O).
• Stand – C, Walk – F, Sit – O, Manually Manipulate – O, Reach Outward – C, Reach Above Shoulder – F, Climb – N, Crawl – N, Squat or Kneel – O, Bend – O, Grasp – F, Speak – O.

• Ability to wear a respirator up to 8 hours per day.
• Must have average vision including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Compensation Range: $21.30 to $30.00 per hour (DOE)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401(k) with a 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training, no experience required
• Join a great company with opportunities for growth!

Work is performed in shop conditions and can be below 30 degrees Fahrenheit and in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.