Aircraft Painter

Placements24; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Safety gear provided

Health benefits

Professional environment in Sandton

Diverse aircraft projects

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join the finishing team, applying high-quality exterior paint finishes on aircraft, ensuring corrosion protection and aesthetic standards. You will work with aviation coatings, prepare surfaces, and apply priming, base coats, and topcoats, while observing safety protocols in a bustling Gauteng facility.

The role offers a stable full-time position with opportunities to contribute to prestigious aircraft projects in a prime

Formación

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Painter or similar industrial painting role.
• Knowledge of aviation-specific paints, primers, and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficiency with spray painting equipment and techniques.
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting: cleaning, sanding, masking, priming.
• Apply primers, base coats, and topcoats with spray equipment.
• Ensure coating thickness and finish meet specifications.
• Follow safety procedures when handling paints and solvents.
• Inspect finished work and perform touch-ups as needed.

Conocimientos

Aircraft painting

Spray painting

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Herramientas

Spray equipment

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a professional Aircraft Painter to join their aircraft finishing team in Sandton . This role is responsible for applying high-quality paint finishes to aircraft exteriors, ensuring durability, corrosion protection, and adherence to aesthetic standards. You will work with specialized aviation coatings and techniques to prepare surfaces and apply finishes efficiently and safely. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled painter to contribute to the presentation and protection of aircraft in a prime location within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Apply various types of aviation coatings, including primers, base coats, and topcoats, using spray equipment.
• Ensure paint application meets strict specifications for coverage, thickness, and finish quality.
• Follow safety procedures for handling paints, solvents, and operating in confined spaces.
• Inspect finished paint work for defects and perform necessary touch-ups or corrections.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Painter or in a similar industrial painting role.
• Knowledge of aviation-specific paints, primers, and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficiency with spray painting equipment and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively at heights and in various weather conditions (if applicable).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving a high-quality finish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Provision of necessary painting equipment and safety gear .
• Health and wellness benefits.
• A professional working environment in Sandton .
• Opportunities to work on diverse and prestigious aircraft projects.