Aircraft/Parts Painter - Various Shifts

Textron • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Textron Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Parts Painter to prepare and spray paint a variety of aircraft parts. The role involves inspecting and hand-sanding parts, masking and priming surfaces, selecting and adjusting spray guns, and mixing paint to specifications. Painters apply primer or paint using techniques such as spray painting and dip painting, ensure all crevices are coated, inspect paintwork for foreign objects or imperfections, and bake parts in an oven.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, or Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using polyurethane, hexavalent chromium, and various types of paint.
• Attention to detail and ability to read paint conditions, such as wet, dry, or blotchy, to ensure efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft parts to ensure they are clean and undamaged.
• Hand-sand aircraft parts to create smooth surfaces before masking and priming.
• Select and adjust spray guns according to instructions.
• Mix paint according to specifications.
• Apply primer or paint to aircraft parts using techniques such as spray painting and dip painting.
• Ensure all crevices of aircraft parts are coated according to specifications.
• Inspect paintwork for dirt, dust, or other foreign objects before baking parts in an oven.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match and an additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• $3,000 annual lump-sum payment eligibility per contract.
• Annual cost-of-living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract.
• Automatic increases of $0.30 per hour every three months up to the top of grade per contract.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED