Aircraft Painter - Material Applicator Sr. 4x10A Swing Shift

Lockheed Martin • Palmdale, CA

119d • $26 - $46

About The Position

Performs spray, wipe, brush, or dip, of adhesives or heat application of surface covering to parts and assemblies exercising a complete knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation. Performs spray, wipe, or brush applications to aircraft parts, assemblies and interior or exterior surfaces of completed aircraft, exercising a complete knowledge of surface preparations, material application procedures and techniques, tools, equipment, applicable specifications, and safety regulations, where it is required to hold exacting tolerances, working to blueprint requirements or engineering directions. Utilizes blueprints to determine masked off areas, stay out areas, materials, and reference documents. Prepares and utilizes test panels to ascertain material thickness. Sets-up completely and operates robotic equipment used in the application of materials applied to the surfaces of individual parts of varied sizes up to and including a completed article. Position parts/article in predetermined locations in relation to the robotic unit, connects cables and hoses. Selects the proper program for the work to be performed and enters the predetermined information into the computer. Mixes material to be applied and maintains material level in paint pots. Operates the robotic system and monitors the operations being performed. Performs rework, modifications and touch up of the level of difficulty of the operations described above. Performs the above functions on Company premises, and/or at vendor or other off Company locations.

Requirements

• Required four years of experience in coatings application including surface preparation, spray, wipe, and other various application procedures.
• Must possess certifications as required.
• Must be a US Citizen for consideration due to security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs surface preparation by cleaning, stripping, sanding, masking, and similar operations.
• Identifies surface imperfections and makes corrections using approved procedures.
• Applies aerodynamic fillers to seams or voids and builds up surfaces to conform to aircraft configurations.
• Uses precision measuring equipment and shop mathematics to determine material thickness.
• Operates air and airless painting equipment as required.
• Moves, positions, and stores equipment such as portable air mover ventilators or exhaust units, safety lights, ladders, scaffolding, etc.
• Maintains and stores spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, respirators, and other similar safety devices.
• Maintains 'good housekeeping' as necessary.
• Places parts and assemblies in drying ovens and monitors temperature and time requirements.
• Checks material expiration dates and viscosities, and mixes materials as required.
• Files, recountersinks, trims, burrs, and operates such equipment as power sanders as required.
• May be required to operate Company furnished vehicles as necessary.
• May be required to operate a computer workstation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing