1ST SHIFT PAINTER - JOB #1140

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation•Menominee, MI

9d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA-certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90% of each helicopter in-house. Our team enjoys a clean, growth-focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years automotive painting experience.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of spray, brush, and dip painting, including surface preparation.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, various types of urethane finishes using spray and brush methods.
Ability to read and interpret specifications and paint scheme designs.
Ability to mix paint according to instructions.
Ability to mask surfaces of helicopters or other products prior to painting.
Ability to adjust spray painting equipment.
Ability to operate sandblast equipment.
Ability to apply shop mathematics.
Close attention to detail.
Must meet personal tool requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVLP spray systems and urethane finishes.
Knowledge of masking, sanding, stripping, and finishing.
Can read blueprints and technical specifications.
Knows safety rules for painting and chemicals.
Able to work alone and solve problems.
Aerospace experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares and paints helicopter surfaces, parts, or other products according to specifications, using brushes, spray guns, and related painting equipment.
Prepares surfaces for painting; may remove old paint from helicopters using paint remover and scraper.
Uses painting equipment properly, including brushes, siphon guns, and HVLP guns.
Under instruction from the Finishing Painter, lays out and paints stripes, insignia, identifying letters, and numerals on helicopter surfaces or other products.
Performs final touch-up work as needed.
Operates sandblast equipment as required.
Maintains painting equipment and air masks.
Performs minor body work and putty fiberglass composites.
Buffs finished paint surfaces.
Trains other workers and serves as a resource for consultation.
Observes all safety regulations.
Performs other duties as required.