Paint Prep Technician- Various Shifts- Independence, KS

Textron • Independence, KS

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About The Position

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Paint preparation and/or aircraft spray painting or equivalent or manufacturing spray painting experience preferred.
• Team oriented, self-driven and safety conscious.
• Goal-oriented and driven to meet and/or exceed quality expectations.
• IQ certification preferred.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Positive behavior.
• Good soft skills.

Responsibilities

• Assure surfaces of aircraft are smooth and prepared for primer and finish paint application.
• Apply finishes to a variety of parts, assemblies and/or completed aircraft.
• Work in accordance with general safety procedures to avoid accidents.
• Maintain protective safety equipment such as goggles, masks and respirators in proper working order.
• Perform surface preparation of aircraft prior to painting.
• Mark areas to be filled.
• Mix hardener and filler.
• Apply hardener and filler to unfinished areas needing smoothing and contouring.
• Visually check surface for discrepancies in paint to assure conformity to desired specifications.
• Use conventional air and HVLP spray painting equipment and be familiar with airless spray-painting equipment.
• Use simple hand tools and some measuring equipment (i.e. a Zahn cup).
• Ascertain whether paint spraying equipment is in good operating order before and after spray painting assignments.
• Spray primer, paint filler and protective paint on prepared surfaces.
• Prepare plastic, fiberglass, or composite parts of aircraft using filler to provide uniform surface for paint adhesion.
• Use painting equipment including brushes and spray guns to perform minor rework, touchup, priming, finish painting of partial aircraft.
• Prepare painted surfaces.
• Spray primers or various paint finishes to parts, assemblies, or completed aircraft.
• Use some judgment in obtaining desired finish.
• Work under the guidance and instruction of Painters and SOJT.
• Strip aircraft or aircraft parts using chemical paint removers.
• Rough and finish aircraft parts using various types of sandpaper and hand sanding machines.
• Apply alodine, wash aircraft or seal a variety of components.
• Work from oral and written instructions and established procedures and specifications.
• Professionally apply paint or primer to surface maintaining finish requirements acceptable to shop supervision and quality control.
• Be responsible for the quality of own work.
• Listen to concerns and respond appropriately based on feedback given through the learning curve.
• Learn to identify the need for improvements and be open to new ideas.

Benefits

• Competitive and extensive total rewards package.
• Eligibility for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED