2106SA-Aircraft Painter - 2106SA-Aircraft Painter

The Fountain Group; Town of Texas, San Antonio (WI, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Painter to join their team in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in aircraft painting and a strong understanding of surface preparation techniques. This role involves working with a variety of materials and tools to ensure high-quality finishes on military and commercial aircraft. If you're passionate about aviation and skilled in painting, this opportunity allows you to contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your expertise will be valued and where you can grow your career in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aircraft painting.
• Hands-on experience with sanding, taping, and paint application.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint, handle chemicals, and prepare parts for painting.
• Apply paint and prepare surfaces for proper adhesion.

Skills

Aircraft Painting

Sanding

Mixing Materials

Paint Application

Job description

We are a national staffing firm currently seeking an Aircraft Painter for a prominent client in San Antonio, TX.

Details for the position are as follows:

1. Pay Rate: $36.72/hr (including 5.36H&W)
2. Location & Shift: Onsite in San Antonio, TX; Shift from 6am to 2:30pm
3. Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in the Emergent Paint Center, mixing paint, handling chemicals, and preparing parts for painting.
• Collaborate with team members and follow specifications from DPS and engineering drawings.
• Apply paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other materials to aircraft surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
• Remove old paint using liquid paint remover and scrapers.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, steel wool, and acid treatments to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Mask surfaces and paint insignia, letters, or numerals using stencils.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in aircraft painting responsibilities listed above.
• Hands-on experience with sanding, taping, mixing materials, and paint application.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Over 2 years of experience working on military and commercial aircraft platforms.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals.

If interested, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.