Painter - Off Shift

Rolls-Royce • Aiken, SC

6d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter selects, mixes, and applies paint to engine surfaces according to company requirements and color specifications. The role includes preparing surfaces, operating and adjusting spray equipment, and monitoring finished paint applications for flaws. This is a full-time off-shift position in Aiken, South Carolina, with scheduled hours Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience operating painting machines and painting surfaces of transportation equipment, such as engines, automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, or airplanes.
• Intermediate knowledge of painting methods and techniques, including formulating and mixing paints and operating, clearing, and repairing paint equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot paint applications and match or detect differences between colors, including shades and brightness.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Two years in a mechanical or automotive paint trade school.
• Knowledge of MTU products, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Select paint according to company requirements, build books, and match paint colors using specified color charts.
• Mix paint to match color specifications, then stir and thin it using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
• Prepare engine surfaces for painting by removing grease, dirt, paint, and rust with abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixtures to achieve proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Monitor painting operations for flaws such as blisters and streaks and identify causes so they can be corrected.

Benefits

• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may be able to enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED