Painter III

Knight Aerospace; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Affordable Medical Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

Dental & Vision Insurance

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Knight Aerospace is seeking a dedicated Painter III to execute preparation and application of primers and paints for aerospace components. The role involves following Production Manager instructions, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring customer expectations are exceeded.

Responsibilities include surface masking, sanding, applying coatings, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should read technical drawings, follow procedures, and document work orders while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and precise workmanship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for teamwork and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T symbols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts and mask components for surface treatment.
• Apply primer and paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Review drawings and specifications to follow approved processes.
• Document work orders and parts tags as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Read technical drawings

Self-sufficient

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Description

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays

At Knight Aerospace, we offer more than a paycheck—we provide a rewarding career with competitive compensation and valuable benefits designed to support your success.

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Affordable Medical Coverage
• Company-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and the people who make it all possible.

Position Summary

The Painter III is responsible for following instructions given by the Production Manager to execute all preparation for and application of primer and paint successfully. The goal is to efficiently design and manufacture components and systems that are safe, innovative, and of high quality. The Painter III will represent the Company and its values and will ensure that the expectations of the Company’s customers are exceeded by performing the following:

Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare parts for masking.
• Ability to smooth surfaces with sandpaper.
• Mask components and assemblies for application of surface treatments.
• Able to work to specific procedures and understand technical data in order to use proper materials.
• Mixing products prior to application.
• Apply surface treatments (primer, paint, texture, clearcoat etc.) using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
• Able to disassemble and clean paint application equipment.
• Can understand and locate revision levels on drawings, specifications, and materials.
• Maintain documentation such as work orders and parts tags

General Expectations

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiar with MS Office suite. Able to navigate folders and locate drawings, specifications and other information required to complete assigned tasks.
• KA experience in the role, considered expert in the position.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, including GD&T symbols.
• Individual contributor that is generally self-sufficient and requires little to no supervisor input to complete tasks assigned.
• Trains other technicians on correct use of tools and processes.
• Understand and comply with safety policies, ensures self and others in the area are wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum five (5) years related manufacturing experience, or
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant aerospace experience.

Work Environment Requirements

• Full-Time Position.
• Warehouse and manufacturing environment.