Aviation Painter

Simple Recruitment are looking for an Aviation Painter for a permanent opportunity with our client in Warminster.

The Job: Our client based in Warminster is seeking a skilled Aviation Painter to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing products and other aviation components to meet engineering specifications and quality standards. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment, as part of a small highly skilled team.

Key responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and customer instructions to identify tasks for chemical and paint application.
• Prepare product surfaces for painting, including sanding, grinding, and buffing polished areas.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask areas to protect sensitive components and other surfaces.
• Ensure all pre paint checks have been carried out on the products.
• Apply a chromate primer and other paint coatings using spray equipment.
• Perform touch-up work as required to ensure quality standards.
• Ensure the paint finishes of the product, meet the expected high quality our customers have come to expect.

• Remove strippers, excess paint, and contaminants using water, solvents, and brushes.
• Document all work performed to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist the lead technicians in initial inspections of products.
• Assist other employees in their duties within the work area.
• Support the Stores representative in maintaining workshop consumables and ensuring proper handling readiness of COSHH materials.

• Have an understanding or working knowledge of chromates or similar hazardous materials.
• Adhere to General Work Requirements and safety protocols, including wearing a respirator when necessary.

• Ability to identify and distinguish between colours.
• Ability to wear a respirator as required.
• Skills in the use of conventional and portable power tools in a modern paint booth.
• Experience in preparation and painting within aviation or equivalent industry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and customer instructions.
• Proficiency in masking surfaces using appropriate materials and methods.
• Skilled in surface preparation techniques such as sanding, grinding, and polishing.
• Familiarity with operating powered lifts and other equipment.

Our brief:
Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, based in Warminster, who are seeking an Aviation Painter to join their team on a permanent basis.

Alternatively, please call Miriam
at our Wiltshire team