Reason: Peak Period
Department: CCGD 787 Comp Fab
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Title: Aircraft Painter (M20AI4)

Duties:

Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the setup and application of primers and finish coats. Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations, as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.  Qualifications include being able to read engineering blueprints, schematics, and drawings. Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness. Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding an arm and hand in position. See details at close range. Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects. Able to quickly move hands, hand with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Tasks include mixing paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints. Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents. Dispose of trash, scrap, and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint. Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of alodine, primers, or finish coatings per engineering planning. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. Trim excess material. Use any equipment (e.g., computers or hand, power, and air tools)needed to complete paint assignments. Perform any pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes to the product as required. Work from prints, sketches, specifications, and written/verbal instructions. Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses, or permits. Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g., isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work. Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc., as part of the daily work duties. Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment, and completing transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level. Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems as pertains to the paint process. Ensure daily logs are completed for air quality prior to paint operations. Utilize required safety equipment and procedures, such as respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/doffing, foot wear, and safety eyewear. Compliance with governing regulations, including but not limited to BAC, OSHA, and customer specifications. Level AI4Employee is able to perform the critical functions of the paint technician, such as locating application areas per the engineering

Skills: Mid to Sr. Level Candidates.  No less than 5 years of experience
 
Must be able to work any shift but will likely be on 2nd
 
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