Painter 1

Collins Aerospace; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Jamestown, North Dakota is seeking a candidate for an onsite position responsible for priming and painting detail parts and final assemblies. Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. This role includes maintaining paint equipment, mixing paint to specified viscosity, and adhering to standard operating procedures. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for priming and final painting of detail parts and final assemblies.
• Maintain paint equipment and mix paint to specified viscosity.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications.

Skills

Basic computer skills; Excel, Word, Email

Able to operate a curing oven and chart recorders

Ability to interpret blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Information

Location: US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Date Posted: 2026-04-23

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Shift: 4th shift: Friday‑Sunday 6am – 6:30pm.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for priming and final painting of detail parts and final assemblies to current spec requirements
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications
• Mix paint to specified viscosity
• Clean, assemble and adjust spray guns and equipment
• Wash, wipe and sand parts when necessary
• Mask and prep parts for paint as required
• Cure parts after topcoat application
• Operate chart recorders

Qualifications We Require

• High school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic computer skills; Excel, Word, Email
• Able to operate a curing oven and chart recorders
• Ability to interpret blueprints

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan including employer matching and lifetime income strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.