Aircraft Parts Painter B - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in private aviation as an Aircraft Parts Painter. This role involves preparing and painting aircraft parts with keen attention to detail. Successful candidates will have a High School education and relevant experience in manufacturing spray painting. Competitive benefits and salary packages make this an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

401K company match

$3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility

Annual cost of living adjustment

Automatic increases every 3 months

Education assistance programs

Flight training bonus program

Access to Plane Wellness and Pharmacy

Qualifications

• At least one year of manufacturing spray painting or related experience is required.
• Experience with polyurethane and other paints is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts.
• Inspects parts to ensure no foreign objects in paintwork.
• Adjust spray gun as per instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read paint

Education

High School education or GED

Bronze Level WorkKeys certification

Tools

Polyurethane

Hexamine chromium

Various types of paint

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Parts Painter B - 2nd Shift (331835)

Job Number:

331835

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

What you will be doing as an Aircraft Parts Painter:

You can expect to prepare, and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Preparation of aircraft parts:
• Check parts to ensure they are clean and not damaged before hand-sanding the surfaces for a smooth surface before masking and priming.
• Select and adjust spray gun per the instructions while mixing paint according to the specifications.
• Painting various aircraft parts:
• Use painting techniques (i.e., spray paint, dip paint) to coat all crevices of aircraft parts with primer or paint based on specifications.
• Carefully inspect parts to ensure no dirt, dust, or other foreign objects appear in paintwork before baking in oven.

What you need to be successful:

• High School education, GED, or a Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required.
• At least one year of manufacturing spray painting or related experience is required.
• Experience using polyurethane, Hexamine chromium, and various types of paint is helpful.
• Attention to detail and ability to read paint (wet, dry, blotchy) is helpful to ensure efficiency.

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract.
• Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract.
• Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy.

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides opportunities to grow and develop within your role, depending on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with diverse backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives help us develop legendary products. We welcome everyone to apply if this role aligns with your career goals, including military community members, recent graduates, or those seeking a career change.

We’re Here to Support You:

We understand the hiring process can be overwhelming, which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas, for answers and resources as you explore career opportunities with us.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. More information is available at https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits.

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