A/C Painter Sprayer - 2nd Shift

Lockheed Martin•Troy, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, education and background! Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and experience your future! THE WORK - Plan and perform a wide variety of operations to prepare and paint parts, assemblies, installations and complete aircraft to produce an aerodynamically smooth and flawless surface appearance. - Follow specifications, drawings, operation sheets and specific instructions to prepare surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft and parts. - Prepare and apply filler compounds to build up or fill holes, dents, scratches, breaks, joints or other surface flaws: shape, smooth and blend filler material to surrounding surface using floats, rasps, sanders, buffers and other hand or power tools. - Follow prescribed procedures for the application of primers, undercoats and finishes to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc., within thickness and weight limitation specified. - Follow best practices of the trade to spray smooth, even coats while working from scaffolding, staging, stands, creeper, etc., insuring specified coverage on areas not easily accessible. - Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperatures, improper pressures, etc. - Follow drawings and specifications to layout and paint customers’ identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply pounce patterns, decalomania, stencils and other marking and identifying data. - Perform any necessary repair operations to attain required flawless high grade surface finish, such as sand, scuff, rub, and blend out scratches, correct for sags, runs, orange-peel, blisters, blush and other imperfections. - Occasionally, as workflow demands, direct up to five helpers in the preparation of aircraft for paint, masking, taping, stripping, caulking, touch-up, etc. - Maintain painting equipment in proper operating condition. - Refer only unusual situations to Foreman. - Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety. - As required, segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices. WHO WE ARE We manufacture helicopters to support the US Department of Defense and Homeland Security. We take pride in our work, and what it offers to help secure our lives. WHO YOU ARE You are a professional, who is very proficient in several software applications and are an involved people person who can easily engage in group and individual conversations concerning personal or professional dialogues. WHY JOIN US Joining our team offers you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in aerospace technology. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and where you can develop your skills and expertise. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online.

Requirements

Requires thorough knowledge of shop practices, including techniques employed in metal finishing and painting.
Ability to read drawings and follow engineering specifications as well as knowledge of the application of paints and metal finishes.
Equivalent to 4 years of high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training.
U.S Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

Plan and perform a wide variety of operations to prepare and paint parts, assemblies, installations and complete aircraft to produce an aerodynamically smooth and flawless surface appearance.
Follow specifications, drawings, operation sheets and specific instructions to prepare surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft and parts.
Prepare and apply filler compounds to build up or fill holes, dents, scratches, breaks, joints or other surface flaws: shape, smooth and blend filler material to surrounding surface using floats, rasps, sanders, buffers and other hand or power tools.
Follow prescribed procedures for the application of primers, undercoats and finishes to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc., within thickness and weight limitation specified.
Follow best practices of the trade to spray smooth, even coats while working from scaffolding, staging, stands, creeper, etc., insuring specified coverage on areas not easily accessible.
Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperatures, improper pressures, etc.
Follow drawings and specifications to layout and paint customers’ identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply pounce patterns, decalomania, stencils and other marking and identifying data.
Perform any necessary repair operations to attain required flawless high grade surface finish, such as sand, scuff, rub, and blend out scratches, correct for sags, runs, orange-peel, blisters, blush and other imperfections.
Occasionally, as workflow demands, direct up to five helpers in the preparation of aircraft for paint, masking, taping, stripping, caulking, touch-up, etc.
Maintain painting equipment in proper operating condition.
Refer only unusual situations to Foreman.
Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
As required, segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.