Aircraft Painter

PDS Tech•Kinston, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Paint the Future of Aviation: Experienced Aircraft Painter Wanted in Kinston, NC Earn $37.15/Hour | Join a Global Aviation Leader Through PDS Tech Commercial Are you an experienced painter with a passion for precision, craftsmanship, and quality? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation manufacturer to hire skilled Painters in Kinston, NC. In this role, you'll play a critical part in producing and finishing aircraft components that help keep the aviation industry moving forward. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a high-performing team where quality, safety, and innovation matter, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or WorkKeys Assessment completion.
Minimum of 3 years of aircraft painting experience.
Basic paint application skills and knowledge of painting processes.
Ability to read and follow technical instructions, blueprints, and specifications.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and adhering to strict safety and quality standards.
Ability to maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses, or permits.
Blueprint Reading
Basic Computer Skills
Air Tools
Aircraft Painting
Hand Tools

Nice To Haves

Vocational school training in painting techniques and practices.
Previous employer-sponsored training related to industrial or aircraft painting.
Experience working in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Apply coatings and paint finishes to aircraft components and products.
Perform media blasting, masking, stenciling, part marking, and identification activities.
Prepare surfaces for painting using pneumatic sanders and hand-finishing techniques.
Read and interpret blueprints, process instructions, work instructions, customer specifications, and job aids.
Utilize hand tools, power tools, air tools, and computerized systems to complete assignments.
Conduct in-process and final self-inspections using test equipment to verify compliance with customer requirements.
Input required production and quality data into the FDAQ database.
Perform product rework, change incorporations, and pickup activities as needed.
Maintain paint booths, paint mix rooms, and work areas in accordance with "Clean as You Go" standards.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of paint equipment and components.
Move products safely throughout the manufacturing area using assigned equipment, including ovens and overhead cranes.
Support production flow by training and assisting team members.
Participate in internal and external audits and demonstrate compliance with established procedures.
Assist Assembly Technicians as needed.
Follow all company, customer, OSHA, ISO, Nadcap, and safety requirements.
Work from elevated platforms, including lifts, ladders, and scaffolding when required.
Be flexible to work any shift and overtime as production demands require.