Aerospace Painter Associate — Quality-Driven & Proactive

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a proactive floor painter to support our paint operations. You will apply coatings to assemblies and airplanes, follow masking and surface prep steps, and ensure work meets safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The role requires advanced knowledge of paint shop processes, ability to read instructions, and commitment to 5S and continuous improvement. You will perform inspections, assist teammates, and operate equipment such as forklifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of paint shop operations.
• Ability to read and follow drawings and instructions.
• Experience with masking, surface prep, and paint application.
• Commitment to 5S and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Proactively perform painting tasks on the floor to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Contribute to root cause corrective action and inspect/work to ensure first-pass quality.
• Prepare, spray, mask, and finish paint on assemblies and airplanes as required.
• Perform inspections and self-inspections, and verify work is ready for inspection or customer.
• Operate forklift or wing dolly as needed.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

5S

Problem-solving

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a proactive floor painter to support our paint operations. You will apply coatings to assemblies and airplanes, follow masking and surface prep steps, and ensure work meets safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The role requires advanced knowledge of paint shop processes, ability to read instructions, and commitment to 5S and continuous improvement. You will perform inspections, assist teammates, and operate equipment such as forklifts as needed.