POSITION SUMMARY

An aircraft Painter manages the aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process. This includes surface preparation, masking, chemicals handling, paint and sealant application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Installs masking for stripes or other aircraft painting detail.
• Mixes stirs and thins paint or other coatings, using spatula or power mixing equipment.
• Perform spraying of primer, base and top coatings assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements
• Applies or installs logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment.
• Sets up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
• Inspect, monitor, clean and assist in minor repairs in machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.
• All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School or GED familiar

Experience:

• Seveb (7) or more years of experience in area of responsibility related automotive, marine or aviation painting.
• Required: strong knowledge in Prep and Paint process
• Preferred: knowledge in paint stripping process

General Paint Booth and Detail Painter Responsibilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Safety procedures for chemicals handling.
• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
  
• Must be able to be respirator qualified.
• Must not have facial hair that would interfere with the fit of a full or half face respirator
• Strong knowledge of technical standards and how to access them
• Strong knowledge and ability to read and understand blueprints and paint diagrams
• Strong ability to work with less experienced and new technicians in order to effectively train them on the paint and/or detail processes.
• Strong knowledge of both paint booth and detail processes.
• Strong knowledge and ability to recognize and correct paint discrepancies such as runs, dirt, solvent pop, overspray, and other paint discrepancies outlined in Doc EMB 1205

Paint Booth Painter Responsibilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of the preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components
• Strong knowledge of the layout process including the use of the laser layout computer to set up and project images on the surface of the aircraft.
• Strong ability to apply final base and clear coats to specifications outlined in EMB 1205 STANDARD AND CRITERIA FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF FINAL PAINTING
• Strong ability to apply special effect colors, mica, metallic, pearl, and fades to specifications outlined in EMB 1205 STANDARD AND CRITERIA FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF FINAL PAINTING

Detail Painter Responsibilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of paint blending and clear coat blends and ability to apply knowledge to create a satisfactory outcome.
• Ability to perform paint detail tasks with the upmost quality
• Ability to apply external inscriptions
• Ability to apply protective polyurethane protective films
• Ability to perform blend repairs on solid, metallic, mica, and tri stage colors

NOTE: Strong Knowledge in an area is defined as the ability to perform a task or function without assistance or supervision

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.