Paint Operator - Weekend Shift
About The Position
The Paint Operator coats aircraft parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective or decorative materials using spray-painting equipment. The role involves preparing surfaces, selecting and mixing coating materials, and using a brush or roller for areas that cannot be reached with a hand sprayer. The operator may monitor and verify finish quality in accordance with industry standards and applicable control procedures. The position also includes operating and cleaning painting equipment, recording paint usage and completion of painting operations, maintaining a safe and clean paint booth, following company and department procedures, and cross-training in different processes within the department. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Basic computer proficiency, including basic data entry into a manufacturing software system.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Paint aircraft parts using knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques, spray-painting equipment, power tools, and work aids.
- Strip, sand, and mask surfaces; repaint them and manually blend finishes to match surrounding areas.
- Regulate equipment controls used to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
- Clean spray-painting equipment and brushes with solvent.
- Monitor and verify quality in accordance with industry standards.
- Record types and amounts of paint used for environmental regulation reporting.
- Record completion of painting operations on planning documents.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by cleaning the paint booth and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Follow company, corporate, and department policies and procedures.
- Report to work on time, follow supervisor or management instructions, work well with coworkers, and follow work rules and procedures.
- Cross-train in different processes within the department.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
