Aircraft Painter (M20AI4

Aircraft Painter

Our client, an Aerospace company, is looking for an Aircraft Painter for their Wichita, KS location. Responsibilities include the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the set up and application of primers and finish coat. Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.

Qualifications include being able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings. Ability to match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness. Ability to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position. Ability to see details at close range. Ability to make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects.

Ability to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Tasks include mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints. Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents. Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint.

Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of Alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering planning. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. Trim excess material. Use any equipment needed to complete paint assignments. Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required. Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal instruction. Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits.

Utilize precision measuring equipment to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work. Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties. Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems as pertains to the paint process. Ensure daily logs are completed for air quality prior to paint operations. Utilize required safety equipment and procedures such as respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/doffing, foot wear and safety eyewear.

Compliance with governing regulations including but not limited to BAC, OSHA and customer specifications.

Requirements include 3-5 years of Aircraft painter experience. Spray applications, primer coats, final top coat finishes are some of the requirements. Ability to apply primers, stenciling finishes, clear coat and top coat gloss finish to composite and metallic surfaces. Supporting responsibilities include masking, scuffing, cleaning and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations. Must be able to complete respirator certifications and basic painter skill test.

Why should you apply? Health benefits, referral program, excellent growth and advancement opportunities.