Paint Technician A

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Technician shall prepare all components and airframe surfaces for painting and perform the painting of the components and airframes IAW Airbus manufacturer procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.
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Strong paint skills
Previous Paint work
Able to read and work from blue prints and Bills of material (BOM) to ensure proper coatings are applied IAW Technical Data
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
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Employee will be required to have problem solving skills for Paint to ensure that they are accepted practices, of the highest quality, and cost effective for the customer.
Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Authorized to Work in the US

Nice To Haves

Some Trade School
Minimum of four (4) years of Painting and Paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass aircraft components.
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Responsibilities

Perform preparation for painting to include; repairs, sanding, taping and surface preparation
Perform initial inspection of components and parts to ensure all defects are noted prior to painting
Perform stripe layout as specified by customer and masking per part drawing
Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment and measuring devices and test equipment
Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements and company specifications
Refinish repaired components in accordance with customer and factory standards
Follow OSHA, safety and environmental regulations
Must be able to support and train other employees with technical knowledge and skills
Must maintain clean working environment
Other duties as assigned