What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Painter position at Vector Talent Solutions?
Aircraft Finishes Technician (Painter)
Disclaimer: This is a full-time Contract-to-Hire Opportunity with duties performed On-Site in Aurora, Oregon.
About the Company: They currently seek an Aircraft Finishes Technician (Painter) to properly clean, mask, prepare, media blast, and paint aircraft, aircraft parts, and articles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.
- Properly handle, mask, media blast, prepare for paint, and paint all aircraft components and articles including flight control and drive and rotor components that are flight sensitive in nature.
- Proper handling and application of chemicals and chemical agents used in the stripping and painting processes.
- Seal, prepare, mask, paint and re-paint aircraft structure and structural repairs.
- Document all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records.
- Maintain work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practice proper tool and FOD control.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirable
- Previous aircraft maintenance experience in a FAR Part 145 repair station environment or field maintenance experience
- Requires 3 years’ painting and surface treatment experience
- Experience in proper application and repair of epoxy primers and polyurethane paint preferred
- Experience in metal chemical conversion processes, chemical and mechanical paint stripping, proper masking techniques and proper paint preparation processes preferred
- Experience in media blast processes preferred
- Training and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environment
- Ability to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned task
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasks
- Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needs
- Ability to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer support
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Conduct oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values
- Must meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as a U.S. Person
