MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to work from drawings, sketches, pictures, or verbal specifications.
• Able to use standard spray paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, orbital sander and common hand tools.
• Able to repeatedly climb and descend scaffolds, ladders, and other related equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to wear a respirator and pass a pulmonary function test.
• Physical and muscular dexterity to stand or kneel for extended periods during painting, sanding or while working on aircraft.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must not be abnormally allergic to paint, paint stripper, solvents, primers or other paint related products that produce fumes or dust while using.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience painting with spray gun equipment
• Familiar with and able to use electro static paint spray equipment
• Familiar with Non-Chromate High Solids Paint Systems
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work location for this position is in climate-controlled hangar, with occasional outside work. Involves exposure to chemicals and dust levels set by OSHA standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Work from drawings, sketches, pictures, or verbal specifications to prepare for and paint aircraft, aircraft parts and sub-assemblies.
• Strip paint from aircraft, aircraft parts and sub-assemblies.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, steaming, cleaning, and conversion coating.
• Cover all areas to for protection from paint or stripper with proper materials.
• Set up and operate all shop equipment and tooling.
• Set up and use spray gun for proper application of paint.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and Company safety procedures.
• Accurately log all labor data into computer system.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Complete assigned jobs within set time limits.

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Other duties as assigned.