Aircraft Painter A

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 4,875,000 - 5,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks a C17 Aircraft Painter (Level A) for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX. The role involves preparing parts, mixing paints, and applying coatings to aircraft surfaces.

Applicants should have 3-5+ years of sanding, masking and paint application, plus the ability to read specifications and drawings and to work with a team on rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in the listed responsibilities.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on sanding, taping, material mixing and paint application.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Mixes paint and prepares surfaces for coating on aircraft parts.
• Coats surfaces with paint, lacquers, epoxy or other materials using spray guns and brushes.
• Reads DPS specifications and engineering drawings to complete assignments and works with team members.

Skills

Experience 3-5+ yrs

Sanding

Taping

Material mixing

Paint application

Shift work

Reading specs/drawings

Team collaboration

Fall protection awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Spray guns

Lacquer thinner

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a C17 Aircraft Painter (Level A) for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 3-5+ years’ experience in the position responsibilities listed
• 3-5+ years’ hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint
• Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role the individual work assignments that will require them to mix paint, work with chemicals and all the preparation work required to prep the parts for paint application. This position will require them to work closely with other team members so the ability to work with others and share responsibilities is a desired attribute. This position will also require the ability to search and read the specifications in the DPS, engineering drawings to complete assignments given.The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Ability to work rotating shift
• C-17 experience
• 3-5+ years’ experience working on military and commercial platforms
• 3-5+ years’ experience working with hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D.
• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma/Accredited GED.

WORK HOURS

All submitted candidates should be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd.

PER CLIENT

Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL

• This role is supporting a contract that is governed by SCA. Occupation Code and Title: 23050 Aircraft, Painter. Minimum Hourly Rate= $35.39/hour
• Additional Hourly Benefit Allowance=$5.09 Health & Welfare Benefit (paid for all straight time hours worked up to 40 hours per week).

VACATION

2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service; 3 weeks paid vacation after 5 years of service; 4 weeks paid vacation after 15 years of service.

HOLIDAY PAY

11 paid holidays per year. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE HOURS

1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.