Painter (Aerospace)

Performs paint application to structural parts, components and subsystems for aircraft applications using products and processes that are moderately complex in scope.

Requirements

• Follows National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) requirements.
• Selects, prepares, and mixes coatings per specifications.
• Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, and tape prior to coating.
• Sets up and operates various types of spray systems.
• HVLP spray primers and topcoats to Mil specs and thicknesses.
• Removes masking, cleans overspray.
• Inspects surfaces visually for defects and compliance prior to and after applying coating.
• Performs inspection, measuring, and testing on part surfaces of in-process and finished work utilizing precision measuring equipment.
• Cleans and maintains spray/coating equipment and fixtures.
• Disposes of trash, scrap, and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Removes grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint.
• Performs any pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Moves 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.
• Supports the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solves problems as pertains to the paint process.
• Ensures daily logs are completed prior to paint operations.
• Compliance with governing regulations including but not limited to BAC, OSHA, and customer specifications.
• Meet job functions as evident by skills matrix.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan