Aircraft Painter B

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•North Charleston, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform surface preparation, priming, painting, and finishing of aircraft structures and components to meet customer specifications, aerospace quality standards, and unique livery requirements. This position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, vocational training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial, or general painting environments.
Experience with spray painting and multi-stage paint processes such as base coat/clear coat applications.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Experience working at heights and using fall protection equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain Fall Protection Certification in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Ability to work any assigned shift, including overtime.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, fall protection gear, safety equipment, and protective masks.
U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

Nice To Haves

3+ years of aerospace or aircraft paint experience.
Experience painting large-scale aircraft or aerospace structures.
Experience with aircraft exterior finishing, markings, and livery applications.
Knowledge of: Adhesives, sealants, primers, and organic chemical processing
Knowledge of: Polymers and composite materials
Knowledge of: Surface preparation and coating applications
Knowledge of: Aerospace manufacturing shop processes and safety standards
Previous Boeing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare aircraft exterior surfaces for paint application, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface treatment.
Verify aircraft and components are properly prepared for exterior finishing processes.
Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, markings, and decorative finishes to aircraft sections.
Perform layout work and create patterns as required for customer paint schemes and aircraft liveries.
Execute multi-stage paint processes using compressed air spray equipment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and process instructions.
Perform color matching and paint formulation activities to ensure finish accuracy and quality compliance.
Handle adhesives, sealants, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
Follow shop processes and manufacturing standards related to FOD prevention, material handling, calibration, ESD, and workplace safety.
Work from elevated platforms and utilize required fall protection equipment.
Attend and successfully complete required training and certification programs.
Support any assigned shift, including overtime, based on business needs.