Aircraft Painter

Embraer; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer in Melbourne, FL seeks an Aircraft Painter to prepare surfaces, apply masking, and perform sealing during paint operations on aircraft and sub-assemblies. The role may include limited duties of paint and sealant application.

You will follow technical instructions, use PPE, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and quality standards. Candidates should be able to read blueprints, work with sprays, and maintain painting equipment; respirator certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 0-3 years aeronautical experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft painting and surface preparation.
• Ability to wear a respirator per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Install masking strips or other aircraft painting details.
• May perform sealant application ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Assist with application or installation of logos, symbols on painted surfaces per blueprint specs.
• Ensure use of appropriate references and tools in painting and sealing duties.
• Clean and maintain painting/sealing equipment.
• Set up ladders and scaffolding per regulations and aircraft requirements.
• Comply with environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations.
• Inspect and assist in minor repairs on machines per TPM.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paint spraying

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Quality awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Aircraft Painter oversees aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process including surface preparation, masking, and chemicals handling. May include limited duties of paint and sealant application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Installs masking strips or other aircraft painting details.
• May perform sealant application assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• May assist with application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.
• Sets up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
• Ensures all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.
• Inspect, monitor, clean and assist in minor repairs in machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.
• All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School or GED required

Experience:

• Generally, 0-3 years of related and recent experience in aeronautical environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
• Safety procedures for Chemicals handling.
• Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.
• Strong ability on paint spraying
• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Must be able to be certified and/or able to wear a respirator.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, candidate must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.