Painter - Off Shift

Rolls-Royce • Aiken, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Painter prepares and paints engine surfaces according to company requirements. The role includes selecting paints and matching colors to specified charts, mixing and preparing paints, cleaning and preparing surfaces, operating spray equipment, and monitoring finished work for flaws. The position is based in Aiken, South Carolina, and works the Sunday–Wednesday off shift from 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 the 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 colors or detect differences in color shades and brightness.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision.

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 paints to match color specifications, then stir and thin them using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
• Prepare engine surfaces for painting by removing grease, dirt, paint, and rust using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes to achieve proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Monitor painting operations for flaws such as blisters and streaks and correct their causes.

Benefits

• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may 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