Paint Technician A

Airbus; Grand Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. seeks a skilled Aircraft Painter to prepare components and airframes for painting in accordance with manufacturer procedures.

The role emphasizes paint prep, application, inspection and compliance with safety and environmental regulations on 100% onsite operations in the United States. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of painting and prep on metal and composite materials, be able to read blueprints and BOMs, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.
• Able to read and work from blue prints and Bills of material (BOM) to ensure proper coatings are applied IAW Technical Data.

Responsibilities

• Paint Prep: perform preparation for painting including repairs, sanding, taping and surface preparation.
• Paint: use a variety of hand tools, power equipment and measuring devices; ensure work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications.
• Administrative and Training: follow OSHA regulations; support and train other employees; maintain clean working environment.

Skills

Strong paint skills

Paint preparation

Read BOM/blueprints

Education

High School diploma

Some Trade School

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

• Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

• Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)

• Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Technician shall prepare all components and airframe surfaces for painting and perform the painting of the components and airframes IAW Airbus manufacturer procedures

Primary Responsibilities:

Paint Prep: 40%

• Perform preparation for painting to include; repairs, sanding, taping and surface preparation

• Perform initial inspection of components and parts to ensure all defects are noted prior to painting

• Perform stripe layout as specified by customer and masking per part drawing

Paint: 40%

• Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment and measuring devices and test equipment

• Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications

• Refinish repaired components in accordance with customer and factory standards

Administrative and Training: 20%

• Follow OSHA, safety and environmental regulations

• Must be able to support and train other employees with technical knowledge and skills

• Must maintain clean working environment

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned:

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Some Trade School

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.

Preferred

• Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass aircraft components.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

Travel Required:

Required

• 10% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

Required

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

Required

• None

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Strong paint skills

• Previous Paint work

• Able to read and work from blue prints and Bills of material (BOM) to ensure proper coatings are applied IAW Technical Data

Preferred

• None

Communication Skills:

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Preferred:

• None

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• None

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

• Employee will be required to have problem solving skills for Paint to ensure that they are accepted practices, of the highest quality, and cost effective for the customer.

Organizational information:

Reports to DCR Manager and follow guidance from DCR Paint Liaison

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager?

# of Exempt Reports: 0

# of Non-exempt Reports: 0

Job Dimensions:

• The paint process is one step of the overhaul process, and this position is necessary to make this step efficient.

Nature of Contacts:

• Cursory Communication on a daily Basis with internal parties only

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity,