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Robinson Helicopter Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company, based in Torrance, CA, is looking for a motivated Prepper-Polisher to join our Paint Department. As a leading manufacturer in civil rotorcraft, we offer an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for aviation. This full-time role includes responsibilities like understanding mixing instructions, using spray guns, and color matching to provide high-quality finishes on our helicopters.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in an aircraft or paint shop and must comply with our DOT Antidrug Program. We provide comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in aircraft or paint shop.
• Full compliance with DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Understand manufacture mixing instructions.
• Use and understand parts of a spray gun.
• Spray polyurethane basecoat/pearls.
• Setup and maintain pressure pot for spraying.

Skills

Mixing instructions

Spray gun knowledge

Color matching

Dents repair

Spraying techniques

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter Company, located in Torrance, CA, is an engineering-focused organization that provides unique, challenging, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

We are actively seeking a Prepper-Polisher in our Paint Department, reporting to the Manager of Paint Operations.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group health plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary plans. We also offer a competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Able to understand manufacture mixing instructions
• Understand the parts and functions of a spray gun
• Use of gravity feed spray gun
• Color match and blend when required
• Repair (minor) dents
• Spray polyurethane basecoat/pearls
• Use of pressure feed gun with 2 quart pressure pot
• Able to properly setup 2 quart pressure pot for spraying
• Setup fluid delivery, check paint temperature, and maintain proper spraying technique

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in aircraft or paint shop
• Full compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Regular and predictable attendance.