Aircraft Component Painter

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Medical aid

Skill development

Safe working environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an Aircraft Component Painter to apply high-quality paint finishes to aircraft parts, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and protective properties in a regulated aviation MRO environment.

You will work with primers, paints and coatings, read technical specifications and color charts, and maintain painting equipment while adhering to safety standards and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Painter with aircraft components or similar industrial applications.
• Knowledge of paints, primers, and coatings used in aviation.
• Proficiency in using painting equipment including spray guns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft components for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces.
• Apply primer, paint, and protective coatings to aircraft components using spray guns.
• Ensure consistent thickness, finish, and color match according to specifications.
• Perform touch-ups and repairs on painted surfaces as needed.
• Adhere to safety regulations and environmental procedures related to paint application and waste disposal.
• Maintain painting equipment and keep a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Painter experience in aviation

Read technical specifications

Color chart interpretation

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Aircraft Component Painter to join their facility in Soweto . This role is responsible for applying high-quality paint finishes to various aircraft components, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and protective properties are maintained. You will work with specialized paints and equipment, adhering to strict safety and environmental standards within the aviation MRO sector . This is a practical, hands-on opportunity for a qualified painter to contribute to the visual and protective integrity of aircraft parts, based in the dynamic Gauteng province .

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft components for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces.
• Apply primer, paint, and protective coatings to aircraft components using spray guns and other application equipment.
• Ensure consistent thickness, finish, and color match according to specifications.
• Perform touch-ups and repairs on painted surfaces as needed.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and environmental procedures related to paint application and waste disposal.
• Maintain painting equipment and ensure a clean and orderly work environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Painter , with specific experience in painting aircraft components or similar industrial applications.
• Knowledge of various types of paints, primers, and coatings used in the aviation industry.
• Proficiency in using painting equipment and tools, including spray guns and related apparatus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and color charts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing a high-quality finish.
• Willingness to follow strict safety protocols and work in a regulated environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and overtime opportunities.
• Benefits package including medical aid.
• Opportunities for skill development in specialized coatings.
• A supportive and safe working environment.
• Contribute to the maintenance and presentation standards of the aviation industry in Gauteng .