Painter Finish - First Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax credit program (Kansas)

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Painter Finish for First Shift to apply finishes to a variety of aircraft parts and assemblies. You will prepare painted surfaces, spray primers, polyester and urethane coatings to basic parts, following written instructions and procedures.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of aircraft spray painting, masking and cleaning experience.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 6+ months of aircraft spray painting, masking and cleaning experience.
• Safety practices and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare painted surfaces and apply primers and finishes.
• Spray polyester and urethane coatings to basic parts or assemblies.
• Mix paints according to specifications and adjust equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and respect FAA traceability notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray gun

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description - Painter Finish - First Shift (344863)

Job Number: 344863

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To apply finishes to a variety of parts and assemblies.

Working from oral and written instructions and established procedures, prepare painted surfaces, spray primers, polyester, urethane and various paint finishes to basic parts, or assemblies. Uses minimal judgment in obtaining desired finish and may work under the guidance and instruction of other painters.

Prepares traceability sheets for FAA tracking.

Uses spray gun, simple hand tools, and other measuring instruments.

Mixes paint according to specifications.

Professionally applies paint to basic surfaces while maintaining finish requirements acceptable to shop supervision and quality control.

Adjusts and cleans spray gun and paint equipment or other company tools checked out for performing job assignments.

Keeps immediate work area clean and orderly and works in accordance with general safety practices.

Responsible only for own work.

Performs other related duties as required such as sealing a variety of aircraft components.

EDUCATION:

High school education or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

6+ months of aircraft spray painting, masking, and cleaning experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids. Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

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.