Aerospace Paint Technician – Precision Finishes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas aviation tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a Paint Technician responsible for applying aerospace paints on diverse substrates. You will mix paints, prepare surfaces, and apply primers and finishes per engineering plans, ensuring color accuracy and high-quality finishes.

Candidates should read blueprints, have color-matching abilities, and possess at least 2 years of related experience or a technical certificate.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering blueprints, schematics or drawings is required.
• Must be able to match colors and detect color variations.
• Able to stay steady during arm movements and handle small parts with precision.
• Minimum 2 years of related painting experience or equivalent technical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Mix paints to match color specifications and original colors.
• Select and apply paint according to planning documents.
• Prepare surfaces by removing grease, dirt, and rust.
• Spray or brush primers and finish coatings per instructions.
• Operate spray equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Inspect finished work against engineering standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Color matching

Fine motor skills

Manual dexterity

Steady hand

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

Equivalent technical certificate

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Paint spray guns

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a Paint Technician responsible for applying aerospace paints on diverse substrates. You will mix paints, prepare surfaces, and apply primers and finishes per engineering plans, ensuring color accuracy and high-quality finishes.

Candidates should read blueprints, have color-matching abilities, and possess at least 2 years of related experience or a technical certificate.