Aircraft Paint & Finishing Technician I-III

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., through its Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems division, seeks a skilled Painter to prepare surfaces, apply enamel and polyurethane finishes, and ensure conformance to drawings and work orders.

The role involves sanding, coating application, use of HVLP spray guns, maintaining 5S standards, and coordinating with team leads to meet production schedules while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years hands-on automotive/industrial finishing experience preferred.
• Aircraft finish experience is a definite plus.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Paints production products using enamel, lacquer, polyurethane, elastomeric finishes.
• Follows FOD (foreign object prevention) practices.
• Uses wet mil gauge for verification of paint thickness.
• Prepares surfaces for paint using sanding methods and tools.
• Operates HVLP spray guns, ovens, paint booths, pneumatic tools.
• Maintains safety directives and QMS procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpret industry specs

Basic math

Tape measure proficiency

Dimensional inspection tools

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years automotive/industrial finishing experience

Aircraft finish experience

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Thickness gauge

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., through its Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems division, seeks a skilled Painter to prepare surfaces, apply enamel and polyurethane finishes, and ensure conformance to drawings and work orders.

The role involves sanding, coating application, use of HVLP spray guns, maintaining 5S standards, and coordinating with team leads to meet production schedules while upholding safety and quality.