Spirit Defense - Experienced Aircraft Painter

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions. The position is responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the set up and application of primers and finish coat. Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings.
Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position.
See details at close range.
Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects.
Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
Minimum of 2 year(s) of experience pertaining to the skills identified.
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of conventional high volume/low pressure (HVLP) paint spray equipment in pressure, gravity and siphon-fed variants, as well as conventional and airless identification pots, pumps and guns.
Aircraft or auto body painting experience.
Painting prep to include sanding and masking.
Three (3) years minimum related experience or equivalent technical certificate.
HS diploma, Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the set up and application of primers and finish coat.
Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.
Able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings.
Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position.
See details at close range.
Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects.
Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints.
Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents.
Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint.
Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering planning.
Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.
Trim excess material.
Use any equipment (e.g., computers or hand, power and air tools) needed to complete paint assignments.
Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal instruction.
Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits.
Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g. isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties.
Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
Locate application areas per the engineering planning documents to apply the final application of paints to the completed assembly or section per the work instructions and planning.
Complete inspection to ensure parts meet engineering standards.
Apply top coat/final application per the engineering planning requirements.
Apply DYNOL per engineering planning requirements.