Precision Aerospace Paint Technician

ITT-Inc.-3; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. in California is seeking a Product Painter to prepare surfaces and apply prime or finish coatings to parts, ensuring quality finishes. The role requires masking, mixing, and spray techniques, plus safe handling of paints and curing ovens.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in aerospace/automotive manufacturing, understand safety procedures, and can read English instructions. A high school diploma and respirator readiness are required.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of recent experience in a paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing in the aerospace, automotive field, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of commonly used safety concepts, practices, and procedures within field
• Ability to read English such as specifications and instructions - such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good Attention to details
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be able to read, write and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Medically cleared to wear a respirator.
• Must be fit tested for a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Applies masking tape or other material over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Mix paints and catalyst prior to applying, pouring coating liquid into pressure pot and connects gun to air hose.
• Regulates the width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique and compliance spraying the work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent using proper personal protection and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Required to operate oven to cure and dry, as well as perform paint touch up.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product using various products depending on the situation.
• Fills, grinds, and sans repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Fills depressions with body filler and may file dings to remove burrs and rough spots to attain smooth surface.
• May prime or paint surfaces after performing body repair.
• Visually examines and feels surface of work piece to achieve required results.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Skills

Paint preparation

Painting

Sanding

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ITT Inc. in California is seeking a Product Painter to prepare surfaces and apply prime or finish coatings to parts, ensuring quality finishes. The role requires masking, mixing, and spray techniques, plus safe handling of paints and curing ovens.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in aerospace/automotive manufacturing, understand safety procedures, and can read English instructions. A high school diploma and respirator readiness are required.