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Aircraft Painter

DAHER
Sandpoint, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026
Job Title

Aircraft Painter

Job Description Summary

Aircraft Painters are responsible for painting aircraft parts and final aircraft exteriors while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe paint booth environment. This position ensures paint work meets all design and quality specifications in accordance with aerospace industry standards.

Job Description

(Other duties may be assigned)

  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, particularly within the paint booth area.
  • Mix primers and topcoat paints according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Load, unload, plug, and mask parts in preparation for paint operations.
  • Read and interpret job travelers, engineering prints, and other documents to ensure paint is applied in compliance with Type Design requirements.
  • Clean and maintain spray guns, workbenches, and other tools and equipment used in painting.
  • Communicate the status of expedited parts to downstream teams to support production flow.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including 6-Sigma and 5S practices, to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace or automotive painting.
  • Aerospace painting experience and familiarity with industry techniques strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet Explorer.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
  • Strong math skills, including the ability to work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and alphanumeric accuracy.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a production environment.

Join Daher to...

  • Integrate a family group with a long-term vision
  • Make a difference in a developing company
  • Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions
  • Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges
  • Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment

Compensation & Benefits

Profile and other information related to the position

  • Overtime opportunities available.
  • Comprehensive health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid time off (PTO) - 3 Weeks per year
  • 12- Paid Holidays per year
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Vanpool transportation available from Bonners Ferry and Coeur d'Alene

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • U.S. work authorization required.

Working hours

Full time

Salary

0USD

Region

Idaho

Location

Sandpoint

Experience

Languages

English

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