Paint Technician

Staffing Resource Group, Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the aviation industry as an Aircraft Paint Technician. This role offers the opportunity to work on aircraft painting, ensuring high-quality finishes while adhering to safety standards. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, applying paints, and documenting your work meticulously. With a long-term contract leading to potential full-time employment, this position is perfect for skilled professionals looking to make an impact in aviation. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognized. Embrace the chance to advance your career in a field that is both challenging and rewarding.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in aircraft painting and surface preparation required.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and repair manuals essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces while adhering to safety protocols.
• Document all work performed in compliance with Inspection Procedures Manual.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Reading engineering documents

Surface preparation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray equipment

Solvents

Airblower

Brushes

Job description

Aircraft Paint Technician

Salary: $22/hour+ (depending on experience)

Location: Wichita, KS 67209

Industry: Aviation

Shifts: 2nd Shift, M-F, 3pm-11:30pm

Employment Type: Long term contract with potential for fulltime employment

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience which must include preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and repair manuals.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint
• Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay
• Mask, unmask, and remask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, airblower, and/or brushes
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint
• Apply alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment
• Assist with the application of primers to aircraft surface
• Assist with painting parts, components, and/or aircraft surface
• Assist with checking for imperfections after painting and striping application using discrepancy sheet and documented squawks and perform touch-up work as required
• Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
• Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required
• May perform Designated Inspector (DI) function as qualified by QA
• Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification
• Apply base coat of paint, stripes, decals, and vinyl appliques to aircraft surface

Keywords: Aviation, Aircraft Painter, Exterior Finisher, Painter

EOE/ADA

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production
• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing