Paint Technician

Careers in Aviation • Atlanta, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Technician is responsible for preparing components and parts for primer and paint, matching colors, mixing paint, applying epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat, and delivering finished components and parts to their respective locations. This role requires adherence to strict safety and environmental guidelines, adaptability to changing schedules, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. The technician will also participate in and support safety initiatives, report hazards, and follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, and PPE compliance. The working conditions involve sitting or standing for extended periods, frequent walking, bending, reaching, and occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 85 pounds. Repetitive hand movement, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and corrected vision and hearing are also required. The technician will operate paint removal and application equipment, common hand tools, and various shop and office machines. Potential hazards include exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to follow strict safety and environmental guidelines
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules or project demands
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Knowledge of painting techniques, surface preparation methods, and the use of specialized coatings that meet aviation industry standards and regulations
• Proficiency in interpreting technical manuals and work instruction
• Attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to quality
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of general housekeeping and office clerical procedures
• Working knowledge of computer use
• Ability to regularly exercise sound judgment
• Aviation or automotive paint preparation/application experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare components and parts for primer and paint
• Match color and mixing paint
• Apply epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat
• Deliver finished components and parts to their respective locations
• Participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices, and compliance
• Participate in safety activities, including immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents/injuries
• Follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance, and equipment operation requirements
• Operate paint removal and application equipment, common hand tools, and various general shop and office machines/equipment
• Other duties may be assigned in role to support other Painting Department, personnel or projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed