Aircraft Painter III - Delivery Center - 2nd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

An aircraft Painter manages the aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process. This includes surface preparation, masking, chemicals handling, paint and sealant application. For this specific opening, the ideal candidate needs to possess paint detailing experience as well!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Installs masking for stripes or other aircraft painting detail.
• Mixes stirs and thins paint or other coatings, using spatula or power mixing equipment.
• Perform spraying of primer, base and top coatings assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements
• Applies or installs logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment.
• Sets up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
• Inspect, monitor, clean and assist in minor repairs in machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.
• All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School or GED familiar

Experience:

• 7 or more years of experience in area of responsibility related automotive, marine or aviation painting.
• Required: strong knowledge in Prep and Paint process
• Preferred: knowledge in paint stripping process
• Required: Paint Detailing Experience

Detail Painter Responsibilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of paint blending and clear coat blends and ability to apply knowledge to create a satisfactory outcome.
• Ability to perform paint detail tasks with the upmost quality
• Ability to apply external inscriptions
• Ability to apply protective polyurethane protective films
• Ability to perform blend repairs on solid, metallic, mica, and tri stage colors

NOTE: Strong Knowledge in an area is defined as the ability to perform a task or function without assistance or supervision

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer