Aerospace Painter: Spray & Coating Specialist (Day Shift)

RTX; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

RTX is seeking an onsite Paint Technician in Minnesota to prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and operate spray equipment. The role requires attention to safety standards and the ability to read procedures and schematics. You will collaborate with the team on quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Typical duties include adjusting spray guns, recording test results, and supporting cost-reduction projects. A HS diploma and 2 years’ experience are preferred, with U.S. Person status required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted by cleaning, masking, and sanding.
• Apply paint to surface of the part using spray gun.
• Adjust paint guns to maximize transfer efficiency and teach others.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment.
• Ensure equipment meet specification requirements.
• Read and follow procedures, routing and work instructions.
• Operate chart recorders and meet customer deadlines.

Skills

Paint spraying

Coatings application

Reading schematics

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint guns

Job description

RTX is seeking an onsite Paint Technician in Minnesota to prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and operate spray equipment. The role requires attention to safety standards and the ability to read procedures and schematics. You will collaborate with the team on quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Typical duties include adjusting spray guns, recording test results, and supporting cost-reduction projects. A HS diploma and 2 years’ experience are preferred, with U.S. Person status required.