Paint Technician-2nd Shift - Able Aerospace Services, Inc.

Bell; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a skilled painter to prepare and paint aircraft components. Responsibilities include surface preparation, applying various coatings, and managing paint inventory. Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude and a high school diploma. Experience in aviation painting is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 0-6 months Aviation or previous painting experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.

Responsibilities

• Prep aircraft components (cleaning, stripping, sanding) and masking.
• Mix and apply various primers and topcoat finishes.
• Manage paint inventory and monitor equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tech School preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Apply polyurethane, lacquers, epoxy paints, or dry lube coatings to aircraft components. Prepare surfaces for painting and protects surfaces from corrosion.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aircraft components prep (cleaning, stripping, sanding) and masking/de-masking (fixtures, tape, plugs)
• Apply detail masking to aircraft components using complex masking instructions from manuals
• Aircraft Prep (cleaning, stripping, sanding), and Masking/De-Masking (fixtures, tape, plugs)
• Apply detail masking lines to Aircraft and using complex stencils
• Set up, maintain, and operate typical shop equipment as paint mixers, maintenance of HVLP paint guns, perma-scope or other paint measuring equipment
• Ensure accurate completion of work utilizing stencil maker, buffers, sanders, and other general paint shop equipment tools.
• Mix and apply various primers with thickness requirements (epoxy, waterborne, zinc chromate
• Mix and apply various topcoat finishes including stripping and other detail work- polyurethanes, epoxy, lacquers, clears (gloss, semi gloss and flat colors)
• Apply markings to part using stencils and masking aids
• Use of mil specs, detailed blueprints, fabrication, assembly outlines, sketches, patterns, and written or verbal instructions.
• Paint booth manometer and temperature/humidity readings and tracking required
• Manage paint inventory, monitoring, tracking, and ordering directly from suppliers.
• Work directly with specialty repairs (scratches, dents, damage, blending colors)

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Tech School preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• 0-6 months Aviation or previous painting experience is preferred