What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Finish Technician position at Evoke Aircraft Design?
About Evoke Aviation:
Evoke Aviation is a leading specialist in painting homebuilt experimental aircraft and custom offshore racing boats. Since our founding in 2016, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, driven by a team with over 100 years of combined expertise in preparation, painting, and finishing. Our commitment to precision and craftsmanship ensures that every project we undertake delivers the highest quality results. We pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each project is not just painted, but perfected. As we continue to grow, we are seeking talented individuals to join our dedicated team and help us soar to new heights.
Job Responsibilities/Overview:
As an Aircraft Finish Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the aircraft’s paintwork is polished to perfection before delivery to the customer. Your responsibilities will include buffing, touch-up work, and inspecting the final finish to guarantee the highest level of quality.
Job Duties:
- Buff and polish aircraft surfaces to achieve a high-gloss finish and remove any imperfections.
- Perform minor paint touch-ups, addressing any small defects or inconsistencies in the paint.
- Use buffing equipment and other specialized tools to enhance the finish of the aircraft’s exterior and maintain a clean exterior and interior prior to customer pick-up.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail during all stages of the process, ensuring smooth finishes, accurate color matching, and flawless surface finishing.
- Collaborate with the paint team to address any final adjustments or corrections before delivery.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including proper storage and care of finishing tools and materials.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines, including proper use of protective equipment and handling of materials.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs)
- Ability to run a high-speed polisher for extended periods of time.
- Comfortable working at various heights, on ladders, and within ambient temperatures.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime if necessary
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Prior body shop experience is required; completion of an automotive or trade school program in collision repair, bodywork, or painting is a plus.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in an industrial or shop environment.
Evoke Aviation is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Evoke Aviation also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $28
