Painter

Job Description

Aircraft Parts PainterOur client is looking to fill their vacant Parts Painter positions near St. Louis in Chesterfield, Missouri. Prep, prime and top coat to expected aerospace standardsto meet customer expectations. Inquire today..A recruiter will contact you with additional details on this position and our available benefits!

• Job Description
• To perform functions assigned in the prep, prime and painting of small parts, nacelles, flight control surfaces, etc.

• Education and Job Requirements
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of work-related aircraft painting experience
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in painting and methods of mixing paint colors
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical publications required
• The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate is required
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Aviation Painting experience preferred, either fixed wing or rotorcraft experience desired

• Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Research technical data and perform aircraft painting functions, applying knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
• Cleans, sands, and applies chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
• Mixes and thins paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.
• Masks and covers surface not to be painted.
• Sprays specified amount of thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel onto prepared surfaces using spray equipment.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Strips, Sands masks, and insignias, symbols, designs, or other markings on aircraft according to blueprints or specifications, using stencils patterns, measuring instruments, brushes, or spray equipment.
• Regulates controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
• Set up portable ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding prior to painting.
• Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.