Senior Painter Job #1118

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation•Menominee, MI

1d•$25 - $35•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

Ability to compute paint mixture formulas.
Ability to adjust and regulate paint shop equipment controls.
Thorough knowledge of spray, brush, and dip painting techniques and surface preparation.
Ability to lay out sophisticated designs and create designs from sketches or verbal instructions.
Ability to conceptualize design dimensions.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, various types of urethane finishes using spray and brush.
Ability to adjust spray paint equipment for optimal results.
Ability to operate sandblast equipment.
Ability to read and interpret specifications and paint scheme designs.
Ability to apply shop mathematics.
Must meet personal tool requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
7–10 years of painting experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial work.
Skilled with HVLP and other advanced spray systems.
Able to create or interpret detailed paint designs.
Knows safety rules for painting, chemicals, and respirators.
Can work independently and lead others.
Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lays out paint designs and positions them accurately on helicopter surfaces.
Creates or assists in creating design layouts and design dimensions.
Masks and protects areas not to be painted or to achieve required design effects.
Implements proper usage of painting equipment, including brushes, siphon guns, and HVLP top-load guns.
Prepares surfaces for painting, including removing old paint using paint remover and scraper as necessary.
Paints helicopters using spray guns and brushes; performs final touch-up work.
Computes paint mixture formulas and adjusts controls on paint booths and other painting equipment.
Operates sandblast equipment as required.
Maintains painting tools, equipment, and air masks.
Trains other workers and serves as a consultation resource.
Observes all safety regulations.
Performs other duties as required.