Painter Prepper
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering
Overview
Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter Company, located in Torrance, CA, is an engineering-focused organization that provides unique, challenging, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight. We are actively seeking a Painter - Prepper in our Paint Department, reporting to the Manager of Paint Operations.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group health plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary plans. We also offer a competitive 401k Retirement Plan. Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Job title:
Painter - Prepper (Paint Department) - Location:
Torrance, CA - Employment type:
Full-time, non-exempt - Overtime eligibility:
Eligible - Reports to:
Manager of Paint Operations - EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Prepare and paint helicopters and helicopter parts in accordance with manufacturing procedures and FAA-acceptable data.
- Understand surface coatings and paint compatibilities, required PPE, and painting equipment.
- Measure and mix paint and primer components per manufacturer specifications.
- Perform surface preparation practices such as composite filling, corrosion removal, sanding, masking, painting, and polishing.
- Identify and correct paint imperfections (adhesion issues, blushing, sags, runs, drips, orange peel, solvent pops, pinholes, fisheyes, sanding scratches, wrinkling, dry spray).
- Operate spraying equipment including spray booths, compressors, spray guns (HLVP), and mixing equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and geometric tolerances.
- Perform basic mathematics for calculating material fabrication (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra).
- Maintain compliance with the Company’s DOT Anti-drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Experience or ability to work in a manufacturing/production environment with knowledge of coatings and painting processes.
- Strong attention to detail and precision in surface preparation and finish work.
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