Sr Painter – 2nd Shift

Textron Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimb.)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Sr Painter for the second shift to apply coatings, prepare surfaces and operate painting equipment. You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures and maintain records.

The role requires formal craft training with 3+ years painting experience; must work rotating shifts; benefits include flexible schedules and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Formal craft training and 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches, shop orders and perform shop mathematics.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Paint, sand blast, spray paint using conventional and airless equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance and prepare surfaces for coatings.
• Follow engineering drawings and written/verbal instructions.
• Maintain records and logs as required.
• Work in confined spaces and flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Industry painting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sr Painter – 2nd Shift

Job Number: 344137

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

A Sr Painter’s primary area of expertise is painting, but under general supervision they are expected to perform any tasks assigned by management based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Job duties include but are not limited to painting, sand blasting, spray painting using conventional and airless equipment, pulling blast/paint lines, mixing paint, pressure washing, preparing surface for application of coatings and specialty cleaning.
• Performs equipment maintenance
• Utilizes hand tools such as psychrometer, profile and mil gauge, disk sander, wire brush, grinders, scaling gun, needle nose, crescent wrench, and pliers in the performance of the job.
• Must be able to work from Engineering drawings, sketches and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work with little or no prior notification.
• Maintain records, forms and logs as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Preforms work in confined spaces.

Education Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Formal craft training and 3 plus years of related experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches, shop orders and perform shop mathematics.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Primary Location: US-Louisiana-New Orleans

Job Field: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 09/18/2026, 1:17:24 PM