Aircraft Painter C

ACL Digital • Manassas, VA

242d

About The Position

The position involves assisting the Paint Department with the preparation of parts for painting. This includes tasks such as sanding, masking, and general preparation of all program products requiring paint. The role requires the use of close tolerance measuring tools and customer-supplied tooling to execute precision work. Additionally, the candidate will set up and operate methods to paint detail parts using a spray gun, read and interpret blueprints, and follow engineering planning while accurately completing work orders. Compliance with regulatory requirements related to paint use on the shop floor is essential, as is the completion of self-verification procedures on work orders and other required documents. The candidate will also support the company's Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program and provide backup support for assembly work to meet production targets. Successful completion of required training to maintain job efficiency is expected, along with adherence to good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures. The role may also involve supporting other Aurora Flight Sciences sites and performing additional tasks as required by site leadership.

Requirements

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+5 years' related work, Bachelor+2 years' related work, etc.).
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances is required.
• Proficient in the use of computers and equipment utilizing computer technology.
• Must be a US Person.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced in manufacturing and associated paperwork.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, which utilize ASME, Y 14.5 M.
• Vocation and/or technical schooling related to painting in the aviation/aerospace industry.
• Experience working with specification-driven procedures for the aviation/aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist Paint Department with prepping parts for paint.
• Sanding, masking and general preparation of all program products requiring paint.
• Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages and like tools.
• Use and maintain customer supplied tooling for executing precision work.
• Set up and operate methods to paint detail parts using spray gun.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Follow engineering planning, and accurately fill out and complete work orders.
• Follow all regulatory requirements relative to use of paint on the shop floor.
• Complete self-verification procedure on work orders and other required documents.
• Support company Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program.
• Provide back up support for assembly work to meet production targets.
• Successfully complete training as required to maintain efficiency on the job.
• Comply with good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures.
• Support other Aurora Flight Sciences sites as required.
• Perform other tasks as required by site leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees