Aerospace Composite Painter Prep Tech - 2nd Shift

Applied Composites; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance plan

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Other development opportunities

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking a Painter Prep Technician 1 for the 2nd shift to assist in preparing structural aviation parts for priming and painting per company, customer, and FAA requirements.

The role requires 0-1 years of related experience, meticulous hand skills, and the ability to follow procedures, safety rules, and deadlines. Overtime is required and benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
• Familiarity with modern mixed paints and thinner variations preferred.
• High standards of craftsmanship.
• Ability to interpret technical data and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines; strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent hand skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft part preparation by cleaning, sanding, and masking with little supervision.
• Ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, signoffs and quality specifications.
• Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Understand implications of work and make recommendations for solutions.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders and paint sprayers.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Utilize the company's ERP system to accurately track time and materials for customer jobs.
• Keep paint areas neat and clean.
• Undertake work within the capabilities you are certified to or as directed by your manager.
• Work to be done in compliance with Government, Customer and Regulatory Bodies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Overtime is a requirement of this 2nd shift production position.

Skills

Adaptability

Paint knowledge

Hand skills

Problem solving

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Technical data interpretation

Self-motivation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Secondary Certificate/HS diploma

Job description

Applied Composites is seeking a Painter Prep Technician 1 for the 2nd shift to assist in preparing structural aviation parts for priming and painting per company, customer, and FAA requirements.

The role requires 0-1 years of related experience, meticulous hand skills, and the ability to follow procedures, safety rules, and deadlines. Overtime is required and benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement matching.