Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer located in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a skilled Painter A/C & Maint A for 2nd shift. The successful candidate will apply various finishing materials to aircraft, ensuring surfaces are well-prepared and final coats polished to perfection. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least three years of experience in aircraft painting. This position involves working with specialized tools and requires the ability to match colors effectively.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter.
• Ability to match colors for repair jobs.
• Knowledge of applying various finishing materials.

Responsibilities

• Applies dope, lacquer, paint and finishing materials.
• Prepares surfaces by removing foreign substances.
• Polishes final coat and performs lettering with stencils.

Skills

Painting techniques

Surface preparation

Color matching

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns

Rollers and brushes

Stencil cutting machines

Job description

Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd Shift (331840)

Work Performed

Applies dope, lacquer, paint and other finishing material to finish or refinish aircraft, equipment, and facilities. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing all foreign substances, removes old or chipped paint. Masks surfaces not to be painted. Applies primers and fillers and rubs intermediate coats to assure smooth and uniformly coating to avoid streaks and blemishes. Must be able to match colors for spot or repair jobs. May prepare and mix paints to desired color and consistencies. Polishes final coat with polish or polishing compound. Does rework as required. Performs lettering with stencils.

Tool and Equipment Used

• Paints, primers, lacquers, enamels, varnishes and thinners.
• Spray guns, pressure pots, air hoses, rollers, and brushes.
• Templates, trammel points, rules and measuring tapes, and stencil cutting machines, etc.

Experience & Other Qualifications

• Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter.
• Requires High School diploma or GED.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.