Aerospace Paint Technician — Precision Finishes

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 매

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Painter to apply aerospace finishes to components in a fast-paced production setting at our Brea, CA facility. You will prepare, mask, mix, and spray coatings using HVLP/airless systems, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and environmental requirements.

The role requires progression through C/B/A Painter levels with 1–5+ years in aerospace painting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; consideration for equivalent trade experience.
• 1 year experience or trade-school training with hand and spray equipment and masking methods (C level).
• 3 years experience or knowledge in mixing aerospace paints, operating HVLP/airless equipment, and keeping records (B level).
• 5 years experience in aerospace painting; full understanding of paints, primers, prep and repair; masking templates; proficiency with all painting methods (A level).

Responsibilities

• Use HVLP and other spray equipment to apply aerospace finishes per drawings and specs.
• Interpret masking requirements and execute per specifications.
• Prepare surfaces, apply paints, primers, and coatings per mixing and curing specs.
• Use gauges and measuring tools to verify paint application accuracy.
• Read aerospace blueprints and specs to plan steps and ensure compliance.
• Move parts through painting process using material-handling equipment.
• Maintain environmental compliance records and documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and perform prep work with hand tools.
• Communicate with management and QA to resolve issues and achieve results.
• Follow all safety requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

HVLP spray painting

Masking to specifications

Reading aerospace drawings

Quality control & measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade-school training

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Airless spray equipment

Mil-thickness gauges

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced Painter to apply aerospace finishes to components in a fast-paced production setting at our Brea, CA facility. You will prepare, mask, mix, and spray coatings using HVLP/airless systems, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and environmental requirements.

The role requires progression through C/B/A Painter levels with 1–5+ years in aerospace painting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints and maintain