Painter II (2nd Shift)

Prattwhitney; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Jamestown, ND is seeking a motivated Painter II for 2nd shift to prime and finish paint detail parts and assemblies to exact specifications. This role emphasizes precision, equipment upkeep, and adherence to SOPs in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and provides opportunities to interpret blueprints, operate curing ovens, and use chart recorders. Competitive benefits accompany this onsite role.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) required or equivalent vocational/technical education.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Email are preferred.
• Ability to operate a curing oven and chart recorders and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prime and final paint detail parts and assemblies to current specs.
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, and control paint viscosity.
• Follow SOPs and specifications and prepare parts for painting.

Skills

Detail orientation

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Curing oven operation

Chart recorders

Blueprint interpretation

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Join Our Team at Collins Aerospace as a 2nd shift Painter II in Jamestown, ND

Are you ready to bring precision and artistry together in a dynamic work environment? Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Painter II (2nd shift) to join our team in Jamestown, ND. This role is essential to delivering high-quality, visually stunning products that meet the rigorous standards our customers expect.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for priming and final painting of detail parts and final assemblies to current spec requirements
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control.
• Follow standard operating procedures and specifications
• Mix paint to specified viscosity
• Clean, assemble and adjust spray guns and equipment
• Wash, wipe and sand parts when necessary
• Mask and prep parts for paint as required
• Cure parts after topcoat application
• Operate Chart recorders

Qualifications We Require

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic computer skills; Excel, Word, Email
• Able to operate a curing oven and chart recorders.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.

What We Offer Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.