Aircraft Painter

AAA USA is looking to hire Aircraft Painters for a position in Stuart, FL.

Responsibilities:

Performs all types of production painting, including painting requiring the application of special techniques and finishes. Locate and apply insignia and decoration markings as directed. Assists in the operations of the shipping area and/or the handling of items prepared for shipment from the Paint Department as required.

• Works from blueprints, manufacturing specifications and procedures, work orders, sketches, and oral instructions. Perform a wide variety of painting efforts requiring special techniques and finishes.
• Prepares parts for paint performing various operations such as washing, stripping, and masking to assure proper adherence and application of primers, anti-corrosives and similar protection coatings as required.
• Removes scratches, corrosion, or stains from product by such methods as polishing, buffing, or burnishing.

• Wraps and packs items using appropriate materials in accordance with transportation codes and customer requirements.
• Operates material handling equipment as required.
• Matches and blends different paints and colors; perform paint rework and touch-up.
• Adheres to all applicable safety and operations procedures and directives. Sign off all associated paperwork and submit work to inspection.
• Performs good housekeeping chores in area.

• Brings to the attention of the supervisor all malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
• Knows and utilizes current cost tracking system.
• Reads and interprets withholding tags, standard specifications, and repair manuals.
• Familiarizes new employees with job duties and shop routine.
• Assists and instructs lesser experienced employees as required.

• Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Five years of experience in the aircraft/autobody spray painting process and all related operations
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical