Aircraft Painter: Precision Surface Prep & Finishing

STS Technical Services; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, Florida is seeking an Aircraft Painter to handle painting and sealing, including surface prep, masking and chemical handling, with limited duties of paint application.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in aeronautical environments, a HS diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints, and comply with OSHA/EPA regulations; respirator qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recent aeronautical painting experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of aircraft surface preparation and painting.
• Safety procedures for chemical handling.
• Ability to read blueprints and painting diagrams.
• Experience with paint spraying.
• Ability to work under regulatory requirements (OSHA/EPA).
• Respirator qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed per work instructions.
• Install masking for strips or other aircraft painting details.
• May perform sealant application per specifications.
• Assist with logos or designs on painted surfaces per blueprints.
• Follow references and tools for painting and sealing duties.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment.
• Set up ladders/scaffolding per regulations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and OSHA/EPA regulations.

Skills

Paint spraying

Blueprints/diagrams

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Respirator qualified

Attention to detail

Surface preparation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, Florida is seeking an Aircraft Painter to handle painting and sealing, including surface prep, masking and chemical handling, with limited duties of paint application.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in aeronautical environments, a HS diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints, and comply with OSHA/EPA regulations; respirator qualification preferred.