Aircraft Painter

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Aircraft Painter for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

*This position is 100% ONSITE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role the individual work assignments that will require them to mix paint, work with chemicals and all the preparation work required to prep the parts for paint application. This position will require them to work closely with other team members so the ability to work with others and share responsibilities is a desired attribute. This position will also require the ability to search and read the specifications in the DPS, engineering drawings to complete assignments given.

The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper.
Smoothest surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.

Ability to perform the following requirements:
Lift less than 25 pounds (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension.
Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms.
Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes.
Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.
Occasional (1 to 3 hrs.) finger manipulation.
Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs.).
Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces.
Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces.
Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands.
Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls.
Occasional contact with metals.
Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions.
Frequent exposure to noise.

HARD REQUIREMENTS:
2+ years' experience in the position responsibilities listed above.
Experience reading blue prints and document specification.
Ability to work rotating shift.
Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
Ability to complete Fall protection training.
Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training.

Paint Experience:
Relevant paint experience is considered painting multi-staged paint processes (base coat/clear coat) at large scale with compressed air (automobile, boat, etc.).
Adhesive Materials/Processes - Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, etc.) and processes.
Color Match - Knowledge of color space, color analysis, paint formulation, and paint application techniques to evaluate, match, and develop decorative finishes.
Engineering Drawings & Specs - Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
General Shop Processes - Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
Materials & Processing - Knowledge of material processing for metals (e.g., welding forging, heat treat, machining, forming), polymers and composites (e.g., autoclave curing, lay-up, co-curing, repair), sealants and finishes processing (e.g., plating, painting, surface preparation, fay surface sealing, fillet sealing), and ceramic (e.g., high temperature processing, machining) and electronic materials (e.g., soldering, printed circuit board cleaning, conformal coating).
Organic Chemical Processing - Knowledge of organic chemical processes (such as top-coating, priming, surface cleaning).
Polymers & Composite Materials - Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
2+ years' hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint.
2+ years' experience working on military and commercial platforms.
1+ years' experience working with hazardous chemicals.

EDUCATION:
Accredited High school or GED.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st and 2nd SHIFT.
PER CLIENT: Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.