Exterior Finisher Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Alcoa, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA with company contributions

Well-being programs and EAP

401(k) with 5% match after 90 days

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Alcoa, TN is seeking an Exterior Finisher Technician I responsible for prepping the aircraft for painting, applying primer, and sanding surfaces to achieve a smooth finish.

You will also buff and polish painted surfaces, apply cosmetic sealants, install vinyl stripes, and perform basic assembly and detailing to ensure quality before delivery. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and up to 12 months of related experience; strong attention to detail and ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–12 months related experience or training.
• Ability to operate tools such as sanders, buffers, and spray guns with precision.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Prep aircraft surfaces for paint by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
• Primer Application: Apply primer to aircraft surfaces as part of the preparation process, ensuring even coverage and surface readiness for paint.
• Post-Paint Finishing: Sand, buff, and polish painted surfaces to achieve a high-quality, smooth finish that meets visual standards.
• Cosmetic Sealant Application: Apply cosmetic sealants to aircraft surfaces for protection and aesthetic enhancement.
• Vinyl Stripes Installation: Install vinyl stripes on the aircraft, ensuring precise alignment and a professional appearance.
• Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required by the engineering drawings.
• Detailing: Perform final detailing, including cleaning and inspecting aircraft to ensure it meets all quality standards before customer delivery.

Skills

Tool operation

Manual dexterity

Computer basics

Team environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sanders

Buffers

Spray guns

Job description

Overview

An Exterior Finisher Technician I is responsible for various tasks that prepare and complete the aircraft for delivery. These include prepping the aircraft for painting, applying primer, and sanding surfaces. After the painting process, the finisher sands, buffs, and polishes the aircraft to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish. Other duties involve applying cosmetic sealants, installing vinyl stripes, handling minor assembly, and performing final detailing to ensure the aircraft meets both quality standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Prep aircraft surfaces for paint by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
• Primer Application: Apply primer to aircraft surfaces as part of the preparation process, ensuring even coverage and surface readiness for paint.
• Post-Paint Finishing: Sand, buff, and polish painted surfaces to achieve a high-quality, smooth finish that meets visual standards.
• Cosmetic Sealant Application: Apply cosmetic sealants to aircraft surfaces for protection and aesthetic enhancement.
• Vinyl Stripes Installation: Install vinyl stripes on the aircraft, ensuring precise alignment and a professional appearance.
• Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required by the engineering drawings.
• Detailing: Perform final detailing, including cleaning and inspecting aircraft to ensure it meets all quality standards before customer delivery.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 – 12 months related experience and/or training equivalents
• Ability to operate tools and equipment such as sanders, buffers, and spray guns, with precision and care
• Basic ability to use a computer and computer software
• Manual dexterity ability to use hands with precision on small items and in small spaces
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Preferred:

• Previous experience in exterior finishing, painting, or a similar field
• Familiarity with painting processes, primer application, sanding, buffing, and polishing techniques
• Ability to inspect work for quality, ensuring surfaces are smooth and free of defects

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.