Painter- Aerospace/Automotive Background

Ontic

West Chatsworth (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

401K with match

Annual bonus

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health support

Career development

Referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, CA is seeking an Industrial Painter with aerospace/ automotive painting experience to paint aircraft parts and deliver on-time quality parts.

The role requires precise conformance to specifications, strong color accuracy, and ability to work with HVLP spray equipment. You will collaborate with engineering and assembly teams in a fast-paced environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a culture focused on craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

3+ years of professional automotive painting experience.
Proficiency with HVLP spray equipment and air brush.
Strong eye for color accuracy and finish texture.
Knowledge of paint types and curing processes.
Able to work efficiently while maintaining quality.
Commitment to craftsmanship and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities

Prepare aircraft items for painting including masking and priming.
Apply base coats, primers and top coats using HVLP spray systems.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area per OSHA.
Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams to ensure quality end products.

Skills

Automotive painting

HVLP spray equipment

Color accuracy

Surface preparation

Teamwork

Quality workmanship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Compensation Pay Range

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