Aircraft Painter - 2nd shift

Embraer•Melbourne, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter oversees the aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process, including surface preparation, masking, and chemicals handling. This role may include limited duties of paint and sealant application.

Requirements

High School or GED required
Generally, 0-3 years of related and recent experience in aeronautical environment.
Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
Knowledge of safety procedures for Chemicals handling.
Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.
Strong ability on paint spraying
Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
Must be able to be certified and/or able to wear a respirator.
Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

Nice To Haves

Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
Install masking strips or other aircraft painting details.
Perform sealant application assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.
Assist with application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
Ensure the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.
Set up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
Ensure all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.
Inspect, monitor, clean and assist in minor repairs in machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.
Perform other duties as assigned.