Aircraft Painter

ICONMA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Aircraft Painter to join an aerospace team in Wichita, KS. This role requires precision in spray applications, color matching, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to read engineering documents. Health benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering blueprints and schematics.
• Capable of detecting differences among colors.

Responsibilities

• Spray application of aerospace paints on various substrates.
• Mix paints to match color specifications and maintain equipment.

Skills

Color matching

Attention to detail

Precision movements

Job description

Our Client, an Aerospace company, is looking for a Aircraft Painter for their Wichita, KS location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the set up and application of primers and finish coat.
• Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.
• Tasks include mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints.
• Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents.
• Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint. Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of Alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering planning.
• Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
• Trim excess material. Use any equipment (e.g., computers or hand, power and air tools)needed to complete paint assignments.
• Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required. Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal instruction.
• Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g. isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties.
• Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Supportthe continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems as pertains to the paint process.
• Ensure daily logs are completed for air quality prior to paint operations.
• Utilize required safety equipment and procedures such as respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/doffing, foot wear and safety eyewear.
• Compliance with governing regulations including but not limited to BAC, OSHA and customer specifications.
• Level AI4Employee is able to perform the critical functions of the paint technician such as locate application areas per the engineering planning documents to apply the final application of paints to the completed assembly or section per the work instructions and planning.
• Complete inspection to ensure parts meet engineering standards.
• Apply topcoat/final application per the engineering planning requirements.
• Apply DYNOL and MA25 per engineering planning requirements.

Requirements:

• Qualifications include being able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Make precise movements of the fingers tograsp, manipulate or assemble small objects.
• Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position. See details at close range.
• Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the company

ICONMA is a nationwide consulting firm with corporate headquarters in Troy, MI, providing Professional Staffing and Project Based Services and Solutions for Fortune 1000 clients in a broad range of industries. Core Industries served include: Biotech/Ph...

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