Aerospace Paint Technician – Precision Finishes

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, is seeking a Paint Technician to apply aerospace paints on diverse substrates, including primers and top coats. The role includes masking, racking, turning, sanding, and routine paint equipment maintenance per engineering plans.

You will read blueprints, match color specs, and ensure precision while adhering to safety and union guidelines. A U.S. Secret clearance is required or able to obtain, with flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Minimum of 2 year(s) of experience pertaining to the skills identified.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints.
• Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents.
• Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint.
• Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering planning.
• Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Color matching

Steadying hand

Detail orientation

Dexterity

Shift flexibility

Education

HS diploma

Technical associate degree

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Paint guns

Masking tools

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, is seeking a Paint Technician to apply aerospace paints on diverse substrates, including primers and top coats. The role includes masking, racking, turning, sanding, and routine paint equipment maintenance per engineering plans.

You will read blueprints, match color specs, and ensure precision while adhering to safety and union guidelines. A U.S. Secret clearance is required or able to obtain, with flexibility for shifts.