Aerospace Aircraft Paint Prep Technician

PDS Tech Commercial; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Aircraft Paint Prep Technician in Columbus, MS to prepare surfaces for paint and primer applications. You will support safety, craftsmanship, and quality during the aircraft finishing process.

The role emphasizes precise surface prep, masking, and clean work practices, with collaboration across the paint prep team to ensure smooth operations in a contract setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of related experience in surface preparation or painting.
• Ability to follow directives for surface preparation and layout taping.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs (14 kg) and operate PPE as required.
• Experience with PPE and safety procedures in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation, sanding and masking for painting.
• Tape components precisely to ensure paint is applied correctly.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and comply with cleanliness standards.
• Maintain low scrap levels while delivering high-quality output.
• Collaborate with team members for efficient paint prep processes.

Skills

Surface prep

Follow directions

PPE & safety

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an Aircraft Paint Prep Technician in Columbus, MS to prepare surfaces for paint and primer applications. You will support safety, craftsmanship, and quality during the aircraft finishing process.

The role emphasizes precise surface prep, masking, and clean work practices, with collaboration across the paint prep team to ensure smooth operations in a contract setting.