Painter, 1st shift, Labor Grade 7 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-TESTSUPPORT ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ TESTSUPPORT

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney
An RTX business

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people and skills to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Painter – Labor Grade 7

Hourly
First Shift: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: West Palm Beach, FL

What You Will Do

• Plan and perform a variety of industrial painting tasks to prepare, coat, and refinish interior and exterior equipment, materials, and structures

• Prepare surfaces using appropriate methods such as rust removal, grinding, sanding, pressure washing, media blasting, masking, and patching

• Apply standard and specialty coatings to materials such as metal, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and wood using brushes, rollers, and conventional or airless spray equipment

• Select appropriate application methods, tools, and nozzles based on surface type, coating material, and job requirements

• Mix, tint, blend, and match coatings including enamels, lacquers, stains, acrylics, varnishes, epoxies, and other finishing materials to specified color shades

• Perform fiberglass repairs such as patching, scratch removal, buffing, and polishing to restore surfaces to original specifications

• Clean, maintain, and properly store painting tools and equipment including spray guns, brushes, rollers, hoses, and related accessories

• Use ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and boom lifts as required to safely access work areas

• Comply with all company, federal, state, environmental, health, and safety regulations, including proper use of required personal protective equipment such as respirators

• Work in a manufacturing or maintenance environment that may involve standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, use of hand and power tools, and exposure to coatings and solvents

• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Complete required documentation and maintain records using basic computer systems to support compliance and training requirements

• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives as part of assigned job responsibilities

• Complete required training and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as applicable to assigned equipment or work areas

What You Will Learn

• Pratt & Whitney industrial painting standards, processes, and surface preparation techniques

• Proper handling, mixing, and application of a wide range of industrial coatings

• Safe operation of access equipment and painting tools in a regulated manufacturing environment

• Environmental, health, and safety requirements related to coatings, solvents, and PPE

• Documentation and compliance practices supporting manufacturing and maintenance operations

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing painting work in aerospace, automotive, commercial, or industrial environments

• Experience preparing surfaces and applying coatings using spray equipment, rollers, or brushes

• Experience working with industrial coatings and finishing materials

• Experience following work instructions and safety procedures in a regulated work environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in automotive, marine, or industrial painting environments

• Familiarity with fiberglass repair and finishing techniques

Learn More & Apply Now

At Pratt & Whitney, your work supports safe, reliable operations in a highly regulated environment. Join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.

Apply today.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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