PAINTER A

The NORDAM Group•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge in original equipment manufacturing to perform final paint application on aircraft parts, components, and complete subsystems. Performs detailed work operations in this area of specialization, using varied and moderately complex to complex products and processes to apply primer, topcoat paint, and other spray-applied coatings consistent with government, customer, and company standards. The work requires experience and sound judgment. The painter reads and interprets specifications and work-order documents; prepares surfaces; calculates paint mix ratios and selects and mixes coatings; configures spray equipment; chooses and properly uses personal protective equipment, including a properly fitted and functioning respirator; applies coatings by spray or brush; applies wax to products after testing; and cleans painting equipment and brushes. The position works under general supervision, adapting standard procedures and solutions to meet work requirements, while management determines priorities. Other duties may include assignments in other job classifications or departments.

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.
Jaeger color perception eye test.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day and five days per week if required.
For work at the NORDAM Repair Division, ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Responsibilities

Apply primer, topcoat paint, and other spray-applied coatings to OEM aircraft structural 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 areas that are not to be coated and fill cavities and dents with putty to create a smooth surface.
Calculate mix ratios, select and mix coating liquids to achieve the desired color, and prepare spray equipment by connecting the gun to an air hose and regulating spray width and pressure.
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure respirators are functioning properly and worn correctly.
Apply protective or decorative coatings by spray and use a brush on areas inaccessible to the hand sprayer.
Heat and spray wax onto products after they are tested.
Clean spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
Train other stakeholders in the proper application and quality of primer and topcoats.
Perform other duties as required, potentially in other job classifications or departments.