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

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter to join their team. This role involves applying various finishing materials to aircraft, ensuring high-quality surface preparation, and executing precise color matching for repairs. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in aircraft painting, showcasing their expertise in using tools like spray guns and pressure pots. Join a forward-thinking company that values craftsmanship and attention to detail, while contributing to the excellence of aviation maintenance and customer support.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as an Aircraft Painter required.
• Ability to match colors for spot or repair jobs.

Responsibilities

• Applies dope, lacquer, paint, and finishing materials to aircraft.
• Prepares surfaces by removing foreign substances and old paint.
• Masks surfaces and applies primers for a smooth finish.

Skills

Aircraft Painting

Color Matching

Surface Preparation

Tools

Spray Guns

Pressure Pots

Air Hoses

Rollers

Brushes

Stencil Cutting Machines

Job description

Job Description - Painter A/C&Maint A - 2nd Shift (ROC) (331259)

Job Number:

331259

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 and old or chipped paint.
3. Masks surfaces not to be painted.
4. Applies primers and fillers and rubs intermediate coats to assure smooth and uniform coating to avoid streaks and blemishes.
5. Must be able to match colors for spot or repair jobs.
6. May prepare and mix paints to desired colors and consistencies.
7. Polishes final coat with wax or polishing compound.
8. Does rework as required.
9. Performs lettering with stencils.

Tools & Equipment Used:

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

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.