Aircraft Painter I

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an Aircraft Painter I to prepare and paint aircraft components. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least one year of painting experience, and a strong understanding of various paint processes. This position offers a generous benefits package, including competitive compensation and healthcare coverage from day one, and requires working weekends.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Healthcare coverage starting on day 1

Work 36 hours and receive pay for 40 hours

Shift differential included (10%)

Sign-on bonus included

Qualifications

• 1 year of painting experience required.
• Working knowledge of materials like lacquers, enamels, and epoxies.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
• Operate and maintain preparation and priming equipment.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Knowledge of paint processes and products

Computer literate

Ability to use tools, equipment, and materials in the painting process

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Let your career take flight

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes:

• competitive compensation
• medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1

THIS IS FOR WEEKEND SHIFT (FRI-SAT-SUN / 6:00AM-6:30PM)

WORK 36 HOURS AND RECEIVE PAY FOR 40 HOURS

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL INCLUDED 10%

SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of painting experience.

Position Purpose: The Aircraft Painter I prepares the aircraft for paint-related operations by performing tasks safely within schedule while meeting quality expectations.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
2. Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
3. Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment. Mix paints and primers.
4. Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail.
5. Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment and ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).

Additional Functions:

1. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned.
2. Comply with Paint shop standard practices.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
3. Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.
4. Ability to use tools, equipment, and materials in the aircraft painting process. Able to climb ladders and stairs, perform close tolerance work, work in small spaces, lift up to 40 pounds, and work any shift.
5. Must be computer literate.
6. A working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics).

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 213109

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 07/19/2023

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.

About the company

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft.

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