Aircraft Painter I: Start Your Painting Career (First Shift)

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive compensation

medical, prescription, dental and view

retirement savings plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton, Wisconsin, seeks an Aircraft Painter I to prepare and prime airframes for paint operations. You will work safely, meet quality expectations, and support production schedules.

Required: high school diploma or GED and 1 year painting experience; reading blueprints; respirator certification; ability to lift up to 40 pounds; good computer skills. We offer a competitive total rewards package and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of painting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
• Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment. Mix paints and primers.
• Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail.
• Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment and ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned.
• Comply with Paint shop standard practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Masking & surface prep

Painting application

Blueprint interpretation

PPE & safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Prep and priming equipment

Glazing tools

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton, Wisconsin, seeks an Aircraft Painter I to prepare and prime airframes for paint operations. You will work safely, meet quality expectations, and support production schedules.

Required: high school diploma or GED and 1 year painting experience; reading blueprints; respirator certification; ability to lift up to 40 pounds; good computer skills. We offer a competitive total rewards package and full-time employment.