Job Opening: Painter Helper
Description
Essential Functions & Competencies Measure and mix paint and primer components per manufacturer specifications Perform surface preparation including composite filling, corrosion removal, sanding, masking, painting, and polishing of helicopters and parts Identify and correct paint imperfections such as adhesion issues, blushing, sags, runs, drips, orange peel, solvent pops, pinholes, fisheyes, scratches, wrinkling, and dry spray Operate spraying equipment including spray booths, compressors, HVLP spray guns, and mixing equipment Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and geometric tolerances Apply basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra) for material fabrication calculations Ensure compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Maintain regular and predictable attendance Lead and coach team members to achieve daily goals Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred Minimum [X years] of experience in aerospace or industrial painting Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work in compliance with FAA and company standards Knowledge of hazardous material handling and safety practices Benefits Competitive compensation Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Essential Functions & Competencies
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Measure and mix paint and primer components per manufacturer specifications
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Perform surface preparation including composite filling, corrosion removal, sanding, masking, painting, and polishing of helicopters and parts
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Identify and correct paint imperfections such as adhesion issues, blushing, sags, runs, drips, orange peel, solvent pops, pinholes, fisheyes, scratches, wrinkling, and dry spray
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Operate spraying equipment including spray booths, compressors, HVLP spray guns, and mixing equipment
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Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and geometric tolerances
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Apply basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra) for material fabrication calculations
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Ensure compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program
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Maintain regular and predictable attendance
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Lead and coach team members to achieve daily goals
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred
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Minimum [X years] of experience in aerospace or industrial painting
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Ability to work in compliance with FAA and company standards
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Knowledge of hazardous material handling and safety practices
Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off and holidays
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Opportunities for career growth and advancement