Aerospace Paint Assistant - Surface Prep & QA Support

Accurus Aerospace Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefit package after 30 days of employment.

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Corporation is seeking candidates for aerospace painting roles in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Responsibilities include surface preparation, mixing coatings, and maintaining equipment. Qualified individuals must meet ITAR requirements of U.S. citizenship or residency.

The environment is a manufacturing warehouse with potential exposure to noise and hazardous materials. A comprehensive benefits package is available after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial painting environment.
• Knowledge of different types of paints, primers, and coatings used in aerospace.
• Experience with spray painting equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming.
• Mix paints, primers, and other coatings according to specifications.
• Perform tests such as viscosity on mixed paints.
• Maintain and clean painting tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Conduct quality checks on painted surfaces.

Skills

Knowledge of different types of paints, primers, and coatings used in aerospace

Experience with spray painting equipment and techniques

Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance

Professional verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial painting environment

Job description

• This schedule reflects current business demand and is subject to change at any time.
  
  

Work Schedule: M-F, 4 PM - 2:30 AM

• This schedule reflects current business demand and is subject to change at any time.
  
  

If hired, you will be required to complete your training courses before coming to the shop floor.

• First day of Orientation would be from 9 am -4:30pm
• After first day, you will be able to come in at 6 am to continue your online training.
• Once on the shop floor, you will spend the next 3 weeks of training on day shift with the day shift paint assistants.
• When determined, you will be able to start your normal shift
  
  

Paint Assistants support the painting operations for aircraft components and structures, ensuring all surfaces are properly prepared and finished to meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

This Role Is Identified As Requiring ITAR (International Traffic In Arms Regulations) Compliance; Therefore, Qualified Candidates Must Meet The Definition Of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 And ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"
  
  

Essential Functions

To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming as needed.
• Mix paints, primers, and other coatings according to specifications and manufacturer's instructions.
• Perform test such as viscosity on mixed paints.
• Print and maintain pot life stickers for each paint mixed.
• Maintain and clean painting tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist in moving and arranging materials and equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on painted surfaces to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Help with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Ensure proper adhesion of paint and coatings by performing surface preparation tasks meticulously.
• Perform touch-ups and repairs as needed.
• Anticipate the painters' needs and perform all necessary duties to ensure they can remain in the paint booth.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance on-site at the work site is required
  
  

Required Education And Work Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Previous experience in an aerospace, automotive, or industrial painting environment.
  
  

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of different types of paints, primers, and coatings used in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with spray painting equipment and techniques.
• Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills (English).
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Role, Employees Must Be Able To Perform The Following Activities With Or Without Reasonable Accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment
• Periodically lift overhead and carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate machine and material handling controls
• Accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color-variable dashboards
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices
  
  

Work is performed in a manufacturing warehouse environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:

• Moderate to high noise levels (hearing protection may be required).
• Dust, smoke, fumes, and vapors (PPE such as masks or respirators may be needed).
• Extreme hot or cold temperatures (occasionally).
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment
  
  

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.