Aircraft Painter - 1st shift

Colégios Embraer; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colégios Embraer is seeking an Aircraft Painter in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves overseeing the painting and sealing processes of aircraft, including surface preparation and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and up to 3 years of experience in an aeronautical environment. The position may require wearing a respirator and adhering to OSHA and Federal guidelines. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related and recent experience in an aeronautical environment.
• Ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by working instructions.
• Install masking strips and perform sealant application.
• Assure compliance with technical and quality requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft

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

Education

High School 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.

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.

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