Aircraft Painter

Duration: 3+ Months

Duties:

• Perform various processing, coating application, and parts identification, along with the repair and minor assembly in the manufacture of company products.
• Developing new and improved methods of production.
• Use any job-related equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools and computers) needed to complete/process their work assignments.
• Perform process activities including, e.g., painting, media blasting, masking, stenciling, part identification marking, etc. to support the production requirements.
• Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: preparation of surfaces to be painted by use of pneumatic sanders or by hand.
• Work from Blueprints, Process Instructions, Customer specifications, Job Aids, Work Instructions, and written/verbal information.
• Work to and follow all Spirit, Customer, OSHA, ISO and Nadcap procedures
• Must be able to access and work to material MSDS data and comply with Spirit Safety policies
• Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work
• Ability to work from elevated platforms, e.g. Lifts, scaffolding, ladders
• Set-up and use test equipment to ensure applications meet customer requirements by performing self-inspections of in-process and finished work
• Input all required data into FDAQ database
• Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required -
• Perform housekeeping duties, proper disposal of materials, and follow Spirit's "Clean as you Go " policy while performing duties in Paint Booths and designated areas
• Maintain and keep Paint Mix room clean and organized at all time
• Perform routine minor equipment maintenance as part of daily work duties (e.g., cleaning of paint equipment and routine replacement of packing's, O rings, valves, etc)
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment including ovens and overhead cranes, as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level
• Assist and demonstrate practices followed during all internal and external audits.
• Assist Assembly Technicians as required or as requested by Manager or Team Lead
• Must be able and willing to work any shift to include working overtime as needed
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment including ovens and overhead cranes, as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
• Assist and demonstrate practices followed during all internal and external audits.
• Assist Assembly Technicians as required or as requested by Manager or Team Lead.

Skills:

• Must have basic paint skills
• At least 3 years' experience in painting
• Aircraft painter experience

Education Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or WorkKeys Assessment completion

Preferred

• Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of painting skills and practices

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Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.