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Exterior Finisher Technician 1 - Weekend Shift

Cirrus
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Job Summary

The Aircraft Exterior Finisher is responsible for various tasks that prepare and complete the aircraft for delivery. These include prepping the aircraft for painting, applying primer, and sanding surfaces. After the painting process, the finisher sands, buffs, and polishes the aircraft to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish. Other duties involve applying cosmetic sealants, installing vinyl stripes, handling minor assembly, and performing final detailing to ensure the aircraft meets both quality standards and customer expectations.

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Schedule: Friday-Sunday | 5:00am-5:30pm; Overtime as required

Duties And Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Level I Technicians will utilize experience, education, and training to ensure proficiency in one of the primary areas in the Painting area and must master an area before moving into another process area.
  • Surface Preparation: Prep aircraft surfaces for paint by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
  • Primer Application: Apply primer to aircraft surfaces as part of the preparation process, ensuring even coverage and surface readiness for paint.
  • Post-Paint Finishing: Sand, buff, and polish painted surfaces to achieve a high-quality, smooth finish that meets visual standards.
  • Cosmetic Sealant Application: Apply cosmetic sealants to aircraft surfaces for protection and aesthetic enhancement.
  • Vinyl Stripes Installation: Install vinyl stripes on the aircraft, ensuring precise alignment and a professional appearance.
  • Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required by the engineering drawings.
  • Detailing: Perform final detailing, including cleaning and inspecting aircraft to ensure it meets all quality standards before customer delivery.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1-12 months related experience and/or training equivalents
  • Previous experience in aircraft finishing, painting, or a similar field is highly desirable.; mechanical background a plus.
  • Familiarity with aircraft painting processes, primer application, sanding, buffing, and polishing techniques.
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment such as sanders, buffers, and spray guns, with precision and care.
  • Basic ability to use a computer and computer software.
  • Strong ability to inspect work for quality, ensuring surfaces are smooth and free of defects.
  • Manual dexterity ability to use hands with precision on small items and in small spaces.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced team environment

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
  • Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
  • Generous PTO: 100 hours accrued within the first year.
  • Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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