Production Painter
Core
Prepare and apply paint coatings to component parts for military and industrial assemblies, ensuring quality acceptance criteria are met.
Role type
Production Painter (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Coated component parts for military aircraft and industrial/commercial assemblies
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Required skills
Conventional paint application, surface preparation (sanding, blasting, masking), blueprint reading, paint mixing, spray gun operation, quality inspection (thickness, adhesion), equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Epoxy and polyurethane coatings experience, regulated industry experience
Technologies
Dermitron paint thickness checking device, Grieve oven, shaker mixer, spray guns, blast equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare surfaces by sanding, blasting, cleaning, and masking; Apply primers and paints using spray guns; Determine paint quantity, mix ratios, and viscosity; Operate paint thickness and curing equipment; Log activity details including lot ID, temperature, and humidity; Visually inspect work for imperfections and verify final requirements; Maintain inventory and clean equipment.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Mid-level (3+ years required)