Aircraft Painter

TEL Staffing & HR•Fairhope, AL

9d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

TEL Staffing is hiring an Aircraft Painter to join our team in Fairhope, AL. This position involves performing the cleaning, welding, sheet metal, and painting of engines and components. The role may require working with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and is subject to drug and alcohol testing. The purpose of this position is to assist in the supervision of department staff and to give directions in the cleaning, welding, sheet metal, and painting of engines and components. This position may work with hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, as well as products to perform required tasks. This position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and as such, subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulations.

Requirements

1 year of Aircraft Painting experience REQUIRED
Must be able to read and interpret SDS and Technical Data Sheets to safely mix paints in accordance with specifications
Must be able to use scales for mixing ratios
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors.
Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
Must be able to apply common sense
Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
Must be proficient in specific company software and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and more, with assistance occasionally
Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
Must be able to hear running machinery
Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
Must regularly be able to reach overhead
Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
Must pass a criminal background check and DOT pre-employment drug screen and comply with all FAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cleans aviation parts with PRF680(mineral spirit), glass and plastic bead
Prepares for painting by cleaning, stripping, sanding, or chemically treating if needed
Preps parts (clean, tape, aluminum prep, alodine) for painting
Cures specific parts using oven as necessary
Cleans prep and paint area before, after, and during operations
Adequately cleans paint guns and paint equipment after each use
Maintains a clean workstation free from Foreign Object and or Debris (FOD), ensures tooling is properly stored
Maintains a clean/safe workspace free from spills or obstructions which may lead to harm
Properly disposes of excess materials throughout the operation
Works in accordance with applicable FAR’s, bulletins, maintenance manuals and acceptable practices
Must be able to perform duties with little or no supervision
Works to production schedule as directed by manager/lead
Must read routing tags/sheets/traveler and follow directives
Travels as required
Confers with manager/lead to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement
Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
Works overtime as needed
Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
Other duties as assigned.