Aircraft Paint Prep Technician - Surface Prep & Masking

PDS Defense, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking an Helicopter Paint Prep Tech to perform surface preparation, masking, and painting of aircraft and subassemblies.

Responsibilities include sanding, masking, filling and washing surfaces, taping off areas, keeping scrap to a minimum, and maintaining a clean shop under supervision. A minimum of six months related experience is required; aviation paint experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months related experience; experience shall consist of surface preparation for paint or painting of industrial, automotive or aviation products.
• Must be able to apply directives given in surface preparation and layout taping.
• Aviation related paint experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation, taping of components for paint and priming/painting of aircraft and aircraft subassemblies.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, filling and washing.
• Perform taping of surfaces and areas where paint will not be applied.
• Maintain responsibility to keep scrap at minimum levels.
• Maintain shop cleanliness as directed by leads and or supervisors by sweeping, vacuuming, wiping down as necessary.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting aircraft

Taping

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Columbus, MS is seeking an Helicopter Paint Prep Tech to perform surface preparation, masking, and painting of aircraft and subassemblies.

Responsibilities include sanding, masking, filling and washing surfaces, taping off areas, keeping scrap to a minimum, and maintaining a clean shop under supervision. A minimum of six months related experience is required; aviation paint experience is preferred but not required.