Painter- Aerospace/Automotive Background

Ontic; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

401K with up to 4% matched

Annual bonus program

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health champions across sites

Career development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter for aerospace parts, leveraging automotive painting skills. The role focuses on precise conformance to specifications, maintaining cleanliness, and teamwork with engineering and assembly to deliver quality parts.

Requirements include 3+ years in automotive painting, HVLP spray and airbrush proficiency, and strong color accuracy. OSHA-compliant workspace, attention to detail, and a passion for craftsmanship are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive painting, collision or custom shop.
• Experience with HVLP spray equipment and airbrush.
• Strong eye for color accuracy, finish texture and detail.
• Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft items for painting: sanding, masking, priming.
• Mix paints to manufacturer specs.
• Apply base coats, primers, top coats using HVLP spray guns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace per OSHA.
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly to ensure quality end product.

Skills

HVLP spray equipment

Airbrush

Color accuracy

Finish texture

Teamwork

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Airbrush tools

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.Our team is looking for an **Industrial Painter with Aerospace/ Automotive** painting experience.This position is responsible for painting aircraft parts. The key to success in this position is the delivery of on time quality parts by assuring precise conformance to specifications, workmanship standards and customer requirements. In addition to the technical skills required, the ultimate foundation of the paint Department is teamwork and displaying certain behaviors to support the success of the team. Key behaviors include teamwork, trust, respect for co-workers, consensus building and integrity. We approach challenges willingly and consider continuous improvement a daily part of the job.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES FOR THIS JOB*** 3+ years of professional automotive painting experience in a collision or custom shop.* Proficiency with HVLP spray equipment, air brush. Artist brush.* Strong eye for color accuracy, finish texture and detail.* Knowledge of paint types, curing processes and surface preparation methods.* Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing quality.* A passion for craftsmanship and pride in delivering exceptional results.* Maintain a clean and organized workspace* Work to posted schedules**PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS*** Prepare aircraft items for painting by sanding, masking and priming surfaces to perfection.* Mix paints to manufacture specifications.* Apply base coats, primers, top coats using HVLP spray guns and/or other equipment.* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.* Collaborate with the engineering and assembly team to ensure an adequate end product.**QUALIFICATIONS**Education/Certification: General knowledge equivalent to high school education.**Required Knowledge:*** Aerospace manufacturing environment is desired.* Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, specifications and schematics desired* 3 + years in an automotive paint environment.* Can use a weight scale.**PHYSICAL ACITIVIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION*** Finger Dexterity: Hand eye coordination, steady hands, ability to operate shop equipment.* Talking: Clear verbal communication in English* Visual abilities: Must be able to identify colors and read minimum of 8-point font**WORKING CONDITIONS**The key physical requirements of this position include regular attendance, 60% walking or standing in production areas, some sitting, pushing, reaching overhead and bending to the floor.**MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION*** Reasoning ability: must be organized, able to keep good records and feedback information in an organized manner. Ability to take instructions, work with minimal supervision, stay on task; ask the right questions, communicate with all levels of the company, and formulate information in a logical manner and follow through to produce results.* Mathematics ability: ability to use all applicable shop math such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying/dividing whole and decimal numbers.* Language ability: Ability to effectively speak, comprehend and write in English.**Our Benefits:*** Comprehensive medical insurance* Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave* Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution* Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)* Paid volunteering opportunities* Access to mental health champions across our sites* Commitment to development* Employee referral program