Paint Coating Technician

StandardAero; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Job summary

StandardAero in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Paint Coating Technician to set up and operate spray systems for painting aircraft engine parts. You will mix coatings, prepare surfaces, and ensure proper masking and curing processes.

The role requires 2+ years of painting experience (aviation preferred), familiarity with calipers/micrometers, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. On-site position with safety-focused culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years painting experience, aviation or automotive preferred.
• 1+ years using calipers or micrometers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ~25% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate spray systems to apply paint solutions and coatings to aircraft engine parts.
• Selects, prepares and mixes solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications.
• Operates blasting equipment to clean and prepare surfaces of materials and components.
• Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, and tape prior to coating.
• Sets bake/cure oven controls for correct temperature and records time on process charts.
• Inspects surfaces visually for defects before and after coating, and cleans equipment.

Skills

Painting experience

Precision measuring

Physical strength

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Coating Technician - Paint

Cincinnati, Ohio

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Paint Coating Technician,you’ll set-up and operate spray systems to apply paint solutions and coatings to aircraft engine parts.

What you’ll do:

• Selects, prepares and mixes solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications
• Operates blasting equipment to clean and prepare the surface of materials and components.
• Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, and tape prior to coating.
• Sets up and operates various types spray systems to apply substances to parts.
• Sets bake/cure oven controls for correct temperature and records time on process charts.
• Removes masking, cleans overspray and washes parts.
• Inspects surfaces visually for defects and compliance prior to and after applying coating.
• Cleans and maintains spray/coating equipment, fixtures and blast cabinets.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years painting experience, preferably in aviation or automotive
• 1+ years experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities