Job Details

PAINTER A

Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge in original equipment manufacturing of final paint application on original equipment manufactured parts, components and complete subsystems for operational aircraft applications. Performs any of the detailed work operations required to be completed in this area of specialization.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Performs paint application to original equipment manufactured (OEM) structural parts, components and subsystems for aircraft applications using products and processes that are varied and moderately complex to complex in scope to apply primer, topcoat paint, and any spray-applied coatings to aircraft parts consistent with government, customer and company standards. The level of work requires experience and sound judgment.
• Reads and interprets specifications and documents to define the scope of work on work orders.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product. Removes rust from metal with acid, wire brush, or steel wool. Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated. Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Computes mix ratios in order to mix paint materials. Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color. Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose. Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray.
• Selects the appropriate personal protective equipment for the operation to be performed. When using a respirator ensures the respirator is working properly and is properly worn.
• Applies spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish using protective or decorative material such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel-coat, or lacquer. Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush. Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested. Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.

Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Requirements: Other. No formal education required.

If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements: 4-7 year(s) Aircraft painting.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be able to use equipment required in the performance of the job.
• Trains other Stakeholders in the proper application and quality of primer and topcoats.
• Respirator training, certification and fit test. The fit must be to the skin at the respirator seal.
• Pulmonary function test is required.
• Jaeger color perception eye test.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency:

Walk - Frequent

Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent

Reach with hands and arms - Frequent

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequent

Talk and hear - Frequent

Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus - Frequent

Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional

Stand - Frequent

Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency 50 pounds - Frequent

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can vary from loud to a more moderate level.

Supervision:

Works under general supervision applying and adapting standard procedures and solutions to meet work requirements.

Priorities are determined by management.

EEO Statement:

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.