Painter (Atlanta Airport)

FSM Group LLC•Atlanta, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Equipment Painter prepares, paints, coats, and refurbishes metal, composite, and plastic equipment and components to established quality and finish standards. The role uses spray equipment, paint booths, curing ovens, and related tools while following manufacturer specifications, production requirements, and applicable safety and environmental procedures. Work also includes surface preparation, coating application, equipment maintenance, in-process inspections, material inventory activities, equipment handling, and forklift operation as required. The position requires sustained physical effort and consistent exposure to outdoor and potentially hazardous work environments. The painter works outdoors in all weather conditions and may encounter noise, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous substances or waste, moving mechanical parts, high-voltage equipment, and high-pressure hydraulic or pneumatic systems. The role may require access to secured airport areas and compliance with airport, federal, and government security requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with company standards.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Maintain reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as operational needs require.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and applicable background checks, including federal fingerprinting, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Access all airport areas necessary to perform job duties, including secured areas, in compliance with airport and federal regulations.
Obtain and maintain any required government security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks and clearance requirements as determined by the contracting agency.
Knowledge of spray painting techniques, including proper spray gun operation, adjustment, cleaning, and maintenance.
Knowledge of common coating systems, including enamels, polyurethane, epoxy, and lacquer.
Read and interpret paint specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Operate and maintain paint booth equipment according to established environmental, drying, and curing requirements.
Work independently and prioritize tasks efficiently.
Read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedural manuals.
Communicate effectively in English as required to perform job duties and support safe airport operations, including during emergencies or situations requiring a shared language for safety.
Interpret and carry out written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
Basic proficiency with computer systems and common workplace software applications.
Meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, operating vehicles and equipment, lifting and carrying, and performing sustained physical movements.
Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms, and meet the listed vision capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operating experience; ability to successfully complete required training.
Previous experience in industrial, automotive, aviation, or equipment painting.
Experience managing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance operations.
Experience working in airport, aviation, military, transportation, or industrial maintenance environments.
Knowledge of aviation fuel safety practices and operational compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Prepare metal, composite, and plastic surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and media blasting as required.
Mix and apply paints, primers, and coatings according to manufacturer specifications, work instructions, and job requirements.
Operate HVLP and conventional spray equipment and adjust application settings based on equipment and part specifications.
Apply coatings uniformly and consistently to meet required finish and quality standards.
Operate and maintain paint booths, curing ovens, spray equipment, and related tools and equipment.
Monitor environmental conditions, including humidity, drying times, and curing requirements, throughout the painting process.
Conduct in-process inspections and document results according to established procedures and quality requirements.
Clean and maintain painting equipment, work areas, paint booths, and related facilities.
Assemble and disassemble equipment as needed for painting, refurbishment, and related production activities.
Monitor inventory levels of paint, thinners, coatings, and related materials, and communicate replenishment needs.
Operate a forklift to transport equipment, materials, and supplies safely as required.
Perform production, fabrication, refurbishment, and related activities based on operational requirements.
Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental and organizational needs.