Job Duties
- Performs painting of aircraft sections per customer's design and unique livery requirements.
- Verifies aircraft is ready for exterior finish.
- Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
- Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
- Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.
- This position is 100% onsite.The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
- This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment.
- Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification.
- This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D.
- Candidates must be able to support all shifts per business needs.
- Shifts will be assigned during assignment to meet business needs.
Job Qualifications
- Adhesive Materials/Processes - Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, etc) and processes.
- Color Match - Knowledge of color space, color analysis, paint formulation, and paint application techniques to evaluate, match, and develop decorative finishes.
- Engineering Drawings & Specs - Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
- General Shop Processes - Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
- Materials & Processing - Knowledge of material processing for metals (e.g., welding forging, heat treat, machining, forming), polymers and composites (e.g., autoclave curing, lay-up, co-curing, repair), sealants and finishes processing (e.g., plating, painting, surface preparation, fay surface sealing, fillet sealing), and ceramic (e.g., high temperature processing, machining) and electronic materials (e.g., soldering, printed circuit board cleaning, conformal coating).
- Organic Chemical Processing - Knowledge of organic chemical processes (such as top-coating, priming, surface cleaning).
- Polymers & Composite Materials - Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).
Basic qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including overtime.
- Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.( OSHA STD state)
- Suitable candidates for these aircraft painter positions will have either a minimum of THREE years of relevant paint experience
- Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, or general painting.
- Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
- Ability to complete Fall protection training.
Preferred qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Aircraft paint experience.
- Suitable candidates will preferably have greater than THREE years of Aerospace paint experience.
- Relevant paint experience is considered painting multi-staged paint processes (base coat/clear coat) at large scale with compressed air (automobile, boat, etc.).
- Previous Boeing experience
Facility Description
Our client is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. As America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Our clients products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.
Benefits
As an employee of Strom Aviation, you will receive benefits including holiday pay, longevity pay, access to a 401K program and insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). We offer travel pay, bonuses, and other incentives for some positions as well. A referral is the best compliment we can get, and Strom Aviation offers 2 different referral programs for our employees.
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Pay
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