1ST SHIFT PAINTER- JOB #1157

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation•Menominee, MI

11d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is seeking a Painter to prepare, paint, and finish helicopter surfaces, parts, and other products according to specifications. This is a hands-on role for an experienced automotive painter who takes pride in careful preparation, consistent paint application, and a quality finish. You’ll use your painting skills in an aviation manufacturing environment, working with helicopter components and complete aircraft.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
At least five years of automotive painting experience.
Knowledge of spray, brush, and dip painting techniques, including surface preparation.
Experience with HVLP spray systems and urethane finishes.
Knowledge of masking, sanding, stripping, and finishing methods.
The ability to mix paint according to instructions and apply urethane finishes using spray and brush methods.
The ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and paint scheme designs.
The ability to adjust spray painting equipment and operate sandblast equipment.
Working knowledge of shop mathematics.
Close attention to detail.
Knowledge of safety practices for painting equipment and chemicals.
The ability to work independently, solve problems, and collaborate with others.
The ability to meet personal tool requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous aerospace painting or finishing experience.

Responsibilities

Preparing surfaces through masking, sanding, stripping, and related preparation methods.
Removing existing paint using paint removers, scrapers, and related equipment.
Mixing paint according to instructions and specifications.
Applying urethane finishes using brushes, siphon guns, high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns, and related equipment.
Under instruction from the Finishing Painter, laying out and painting stripes, insignia, identifying letters, and numerals.
Performing final touch-up work and buffing finished paint surfaces.
Performing minor bodywork and applying putty to fiberglass composite surfaces.
Operating sandblast equipment as required.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical specifications, and paint scheme designs.
Adjusting spray painting equipment for the materials and work being completed.
Applying shop mathematics when preparing materials and completing assigned tasks.
Maintaining painting equipment and air masks.
Checking work for color, coverage, surface flaws, and finish quality.
Following safety requirements for painting, chemical handling, sandblasting, and respiratory protection.
Training other workers and serving as a resource for painting methods and techniques.
Performing other duties as assigned.