Aircraft Painter – 2nd Shift, Finishes & Color Matching

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Fort Worth seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter to apply finishes and maintain aircraft quality. The role requires three years of experience and proficiency in surface preparation, color matching, and paint application techniques. This position offers a chance to work with advanced equipment in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter is required.
• Must be able to apply dope, lacquer, and paint to aircraft surfaces.
• Experience with surface preparation and matching colors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Applies paint and finishes to aircraft and equipment.
• Prepares surfaces by removing contaminants and old paint.
• Masks areas not to be painted and applies primers.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Color matching

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Tools

Spray guns

Pressure pots

Paints and primers

Job description

Job Description - Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd Shift (ROC) (331259)

Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd Shift (ROC) (

Job Number:

331259 )

Business Name: Bell Helicopter Textron

Function/Program:Customer Support

Work Performed:

Applies dope, lacquer, paint, and other finishing material to finish or refinish aircraft, equipment, and facilities.Prepares surfaces for painting by removing all foreign substances, removes old or chipped paint.Masks surfaces not to be painted.Applies primers and fillers and rubs intermediate coats to assure smooth and uniforms coating to avoid streaks and blemishes.Must be able to match colors for spot or repair jobs. May prepare and mix paints to desired colors and consistencies. Polishes final coat with wax or polishing compound. Does rework as required. Performs lettering with stencils.

Tools & Equipment Used:

Paints, primers, lacquers, enamels, varnishes, and thinners.Spray guns, pressure pots, air hoses, rollers and brushes.Templates, trammel points, rules and measuring tapes, and stencil cutting machines, etc.

Experience & Other Requirements:

Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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