General Help Painter

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company is seeking a detail-oriented General Helper for its Paint Shop team. This entry-level role involves preparing and finishing aerospace components while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers hands-on training and opportunities for growth. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic literacy in Windows and MS Office.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in painting and finishing aerospace components.
• Perform various paint shop responsibilities including set-up and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

The salary range for this position is $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. Scheduled shift time is from 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented General Helper to join our Paint Shop team in a chemical processing plant focused on the Aerospace Industry. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation, painting, and finishing of aerospace components while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This is an entry‑level position, offering hands‑on training and opportunities for growth within the company.

• Performs set-up for painting, fills out and maintains paperwork, coordinates workflow with painters and performs other paint shop responsibilities.
• Performs racking, un-racking, sanding, blasting, polishing, masking, unmasking, take down, touch up, part mark and other finishing shop responsibilities.
• Utilize production work orders, documents, drawings, specifications, and written or oral.
• Understands instructions to perform tasks necessary to meet production requirements.
• Detect and report defective equipment, materials, and faulty operations to supervisor.
• Maintains written and visual manufacturing records.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Follows work rules and standard safety regulations at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy in Windows environment and basic literacy in MS Office.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires the employee to be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
• Spanish would be a plus.

Confidentiality

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.