Aerospace Painter III – Secret Clearance (Onsite)

globalhr; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation 3 wks

401(k) Matching

Scholar Program

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace seeks an onsite Paint Technician to prepare and paint aerospace parts, operating spray guns, and maintaining spray equipment. The role requires interim secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Overtime and strict EH&S compliance are expected as part of a manufacturing environment. Crucial tasks include surface prep, painting techniques, adherence to procedures, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Typically, a High school diploma or GED. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Active and transferable interim secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain secret clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens can hold a security clearance.
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.
• Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.
• Ability to comply with EH&S policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted by cleaning, masking, and sanding.
• Apply paint to surface of the part using spray gun.
• Able to adjust paint gun to maximize transfer efficiency and teach others.
• Able to clean and maintain spray equipment.
• Ensures manometers, filters, ovens and all equipment meet specification requirements.
• Understands spray patterns, angles and distance to part.
• Understands racking and hanging techniques.
• Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing and other work instructions.
• Accurately completes required documentation.
• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.
• Meet customer deadlines.
• Store, handle, use and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with federal, state laws.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Responsible to comply with applicable elements of quality systems.
• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.
• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.
• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

Skills

Experience with spray painting

Stand for 8+ hours

Overtime availability

EH&S compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of relevant experience

Job description

RTX Collins Aerospace seeks an onsite Paint Technician to prepare and paint aerospace parts, operating spray guns, and maintaining spray equipment. The role requires interim secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Overtime and strict EH&S compliance are expected as part of a manufacturing environment. Crucial tasks include surface prep, painting techniques, adherence to procedures, and documentation.