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

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter to join their team. In this role, you will apply various finishing materials to aircraft, ensuring high-quality results. Your expertise in preparing surfaces and color matching will be essential to achieve a smooth and uniform finish. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced tools and equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you have a passion for aviation and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter is required.
• Expertise in applying various finishing materials and surface preparation.

Responsibilities

• Apply dope, lacquer, paint, and other finishing materials to aircraft.
• Prepare surfaces by removing substances and masking areas not to be painted.

Skills

Aircraft Painting

Color Matching

Surface Preparation

Tools

Spray Guns

Pressure Pots

Air Hoses

Rollers

Brushes

Stencil Cutting Machines

Job description

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

Description

Business Name: Bell Helicopter Textron

Function/Program: Customer Support

Work Performed:

1. Applies dope, lacquer, paint, and other finishing material to finish or refinish aircraft, equipment, and facilities.
2. Prepares surfaces for painting by removing all foreign substances, removing old or chipped paint, and masking surfaces not to be painted.
3. Applies primers and fillers and rubs intermediate coats to assure smooth and uniform coating to avoid streaks and blemishes.
4. Must be able to match colors for spot or repair jobs and may prepare and mix paints to desired colors and consistencies.
5. Polishes final coat with wax or polishing compound and performs rework as required.
6. Performs lettering with stencils.

Tools & 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.

Qualifications

Experience & Other Requirements: Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted 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.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: Second Shift
Travel: No
Job Posting: 04/03/2025, 6:36:39 PM
Job Number: 331259