Paint Technician

United Aero Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Aero Group in Stockton, CA seeks an experienced paint technician to apply protective coatings to helicopter rotor blades with precision and quality. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, and monitor spray equipment, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining painting supplies, selecting correct paints, and following manuals and specifications. The role requires standing for long periods, good hand-eye coordination, and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred experience: 5 years related work experience in paint.
• General knowledge of hand tools & paint shop equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area(s) to be painted by cleaning, sanding, patching, and masking surfaces.
• Select and mix paints using automated equipment according to a formula.
• Monitor spray equipment, adjust flow, air, and temperature for optimal application.
• Maintain inventory of paints and painting supplies.
• Follow OSHA/MSDS guidelines and ensure proper ventilation in work areas.
• Prepare and apply stencils or decals on finished products.
• Keep painting areas clean and organized, and handle storage and disposal per regulations.

Skills

Paint experience

Mechanical knowledge

Time management

Judgement and decision-making

Critical thinking

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Paint shop equipment

Job description

Description

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for applying paint, enamel, lacquer, or other nonmetallic protective coatings to surfaces of various helicopter rotor blades with a high level of quality and accuracy.

• Prepares area(s) to be painted by cleaning, or if necessary, scraping, sanding, patching, and masking of adjacent surfaces prior to painting, papering, texturing, etc.
• Maintains inventory of paint, paint brushes, and other painting supplies in accordance with Management’s instructions.
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment according to a pre-determined formula.
• Monitors valves and gauges during operation to eliminate defects.
• Adjusts spray flow, air circulation, and temperature of the spray gun.
• Follows OSHA/MSDS guidelines with respect to use of hazardous chemicals; uses proper ventilation when using paint removers, varnishes, cleaners, etc.
• Prepare & supply stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items on finished products.
• Clean & maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
• Familiarizes him/herself with storage and disposal laws, regulations, codes, etc.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Experience: 5 years related work experience in paint
• General knowledge of hand tools & paint shop equipment operation.

Skills/Requirements

• Proven experience in painting or a related field.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and ability to use hand tools effectively.
• Familiarity with materials handling procedures is preferred.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment safely and efficiently.
• Excellent time management
• Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• Excellent critical thinking
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties according to manuals and specifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Capable of lifting and carrying painting equipment and materials.
• Comfortable working in a noisy and sometimes fume-filled environment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise painting tasks.