PAINTER/FABRICATION TECHNICIAN

Platform Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Painter/Fabrication Technician to join their Fabrication & Modification department. The successful candidate will perform essential tasks such as sanding surfaces for painting and fabricating aircraft parts using various sheet metal repair techniques. Ideal applicants will possess relevant experience in industrial painting and sheet metal fabrication, following safety standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in stated functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must hold tolerances within .005 inches.

Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Utilize detailed blueprints for fabrication.
• Ensure quality standards following safety regulations.

Skills

Sheet metal Fabrication

Industrial Painting

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Tools

Paint guns

Sanding equipment

Fluid measuring equipment

Common hand tools

Job description

JOB TITLE:

PAINTER/FABRICATION TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT:

FABRICATION & MODIFICATION

REPORTS TO:

UAV PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION

NON-EXEMPT

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Painter & Fabrication Technician will be responsible for sanding and preparing surfaces for painting, mixing, and applying paint products. With minor supervision of a senior fabricator, be able to fabricate, integrate, install, and perform repairs on aircraft sheet metal and mechanical components.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Utilize detailed blueprints to layout pieces to be fabricated and installed.
• Layout and fabricate aircraft parts such as ribs, stringers, doublers, etc. using standard sheet metal repair techniques using measuring tools such as calipers, dial calipers and scales.
• Utilize fabrication machines including drill press, band saw, chop saw, bending brakes and shears.
• Ensure quality standards within guidance of all safety and regulatory regulations and requirements.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED or higher and 2-5 years of experience in performing the stated functions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Sheet metal Fabrication experience
• Must be able to hold tolerances within .005 inches.
• Must become familiar with the different properties and strengths of aluminum and stainless steel.
• Must have Industrial Painting experience

• Must be familiar with Mil Specs components and processes
• Experience performing all aspects of multi component painting and powder coating processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to use standard Aircraft and Industrial paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, fluid measuring equipment, and common hand tools.
• Aircraft Structural Repair, Aviation Corrosion Control and Aircraft/Mil-Spec Paint and Finish experience.
• Experience with Cerakote Application

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, more with assistance.
• Work environment consists of various office and manufacturing settings with may have exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals.
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.