Machinist - Fabricator / Painter

PlanIT Group, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Fabricator / Painter to deliver high quality coated components meeting aerospace specifications. You will apply coatings, operate spray equipment, and prepare parts for inspection, with a focus on surface preparation and adherence to SSPC standards.

The role requires 5+ years as a painter or fabricator and 1–3 years applying protective coatings on metal or composites, plus hands-on experience with spray systems and surface prep.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as painter or fabricator.
• 1-3 years of hands on experience applying protective coatings (polyurethane, epoxy, or CARC) on metal, composites, or similar substrates.
• 1-3 years of hands on experience applying finish protective coatings, spray guns and/or brushes, operates spray painting equip, optical bonding fabrication, injection molding machines, ablative processing equipment, tape-wrapper, autoclaves, bonding, mixes paints, lacquers.
• 1-3 years of hands on experience with surface preparation (abrasive blasting, sanding, degreasing, solvent cleaning, profile measurement, etc.)
• Ability to read and follow SSPC standards such as SSPC-Sand 5 or SSPCP2.

Responsibilities

• Apply finish protective coatings using spray guns or brushes, both air dry and baked.
• Operate sandblasting and tumble blast equipment to remove scale, corrosion, and contaminants.
• Mix, thin, and apply paints, lacquers, and enamels to meet color and performance standards.
• Set up and run spray painting equipment, monitoring viscosity and ensuring consistent coverage.
• Clean and prepare parts, including electro plating cleaning and surface inspections.

Skills

5+ years experience

Coatings application

Surface preparation

SSPC standards

Spray equipment operation

Thickness measurement

Education

Technical school training in auto painting

Tools

HVLP spray rigs

Air-assisted spray

Airless spray rigs

Sandblasting equipment

Tumble blast equipment

Job description

As the Fabricator / Painter you will be responsible for delivering high quality coated and finished components that meet stringent aerospace specifications.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Apply finish protective coatings using spray guns or brushes, both air dry and baked.
• Operate sandblasting and tumble blast equipment to remove scale, corrosion, and contaminants.
• Mix, thin, and apply paints, lacquers, and enamels to meet color and performance standards.
• Set up and run spray painting equipment, monitoring viscosity and ensuring consistent coverage.
• Clean and prepare parts, including electro plating cleaning and surface inspections.

Required Experience

• Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience as painter or fabricator.
• Candidates must have 1-3 years of hands on experience applying protective coatings (polyurethane, epoxy, or CARC) on metal, composites, or similar substrates.
• Candidates must have 1-3 years of hands on experience applying finish protective coatings, spray guns and/or brushes, operates spray painting equip, optical bonding fabrication, injection molding machines, ablative processing equipment, tape-wrapper, autoclaves, bonding, mixes paints, lacquers.
• Candidates must have 1-3 years of hands on experience with surface preparation (abrasive blasting, sanding, degreasing, solvent cleaning, profile measurement, etc.)
• Candidates must have ability to read and follow SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) standards such as SSPCSand 5 or SSPCP2.

Candidates Must Have Experience With The Following

• Coating selection & application: Understanding the properties, cure schedules, thickness tolerances, and environmental limits (temperature, humidity) for polyurethane, epoxy, and CARC systems.
• Thickness measurement: Proficiency with dryfilm thickness gauges (micrometers or ultrasonic gauges) and ability to interpret results against specifications.
• Mixing & handling: Correctly mixing twopart systems, measuring ratios, and managing pot life and viscosity.
• Spray equipment operation: Experience with HVLP, airassist, or airless spray rigs, including maintenance and troubleshooting.

Desired Skills

• Technical school training in auto painting, precision masking/cutting operations.