Painter A

The NORDAM Group LLC•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Painter A applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to final paint application in the original equipment manufacturing of parts, components, and complete subsystems for operational aircraft. The role performs detailed work operations in aircraft painting, applying primer, topcoat, and other spray-applied coatings to OEM structural parts and assemblies. Work uses varied processes that range from moderately complex to complex and requires experience and sound judgment to meet government, customer, and company standards. The position works under general supervision, adapting standard procedures and solutions to meet requirements. Management determines priorities. Duties may also include work in other job classifications or departments as required.

Requirements

4–7 years of aircraft painting experience.
Ability to use equipment required to perform the job.
Respirator training, certification, and fit test; the respirator must seal against the skin.
Pulmonary function test required.
Pass a Jaeger color-perception eye test.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week when required.
For employees at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Physical ability to walk, handle or manipulate objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, stand, and use close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment frequently; occasional stair climbing and travel between facilities by driving; frequent handling of weights up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Apply primer, topcoat, and other spray-applied coatings to OEM aircraft parts, components, and subsystems in accordance with government, customer, and company standards.
Read and interpret specifications and documents to determine the scope of work on work orders.
Clean grease and dirt from products and remove rust from metal using acid, a wire brush, or steel wool.
Mask parts and areas that are not to be coated.
Fill cavities and dents with putty to produce a smooth surface.
Calculate mix ratios and select and mix coating liquids to achieve the desired color.
Load coating liquid into a spray container and connect the spray gun to an air hose.
Adjust sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate spray width and pressure.
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure a respirator is working properly and worn correctly when used.
Spray protective or decorative materials, including paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer, onto work surfaces.
Brush-coat areas inaccessible to a hand sprayer.
Heat and spray wax onto products after testing.
Clean spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
Train other stakeholders in proper primer and topcoat application and quality.
Perform other duties as required, including assignments outside the primary job classification or department.