Painter
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly
Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Painter Wichita, KS
Job DescriptionPDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Wide Body Aircraft Painter, in Wichita, KS.
Perform process activities including, e.g., painting, metal etching, metal polishing of aircraft details, heat treating, engraving, shot peening, sand blasting, wire assembling/fabrication, decal/metalcals and metal processing, etc. to support the production requirements.
2. Qualified to set-up and test electrical/mechanical/ hydraulic/pneumatic assemblies and components.
3. Spray and brush priming.
4. Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: blending of multiple adjacent MDD surfaces into engineering tolerances and/or perform transition work to bring detail parts in accordance with engineering tolerances.
Need workers with 5+ years of Topcoat Caliber experience
Selected workers will work 2nd shift primarily. However, must be ready to work any shift/OT/weekends as needed
Must be able to pass a Respirator test
Must be able to stand and work for entire 8 hr. shift
Must be able to start within 2 weeks after offer acceptance
Must clear the background checks
Need to do Boeing re-hire checks before offer acceptance if your candidate was a former Boeing worker
BenefitsBenefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations).
Position TypeAssociate - W2
Shift1
Job RequirementsMinimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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