Aircraft Painter - Contract

Aircraft Painter - ContractResponsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the setup and application of primers and finish coats.Tasks include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations; equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations; mixing paints to match color specifications or original colors using spatulas or power mixing equipment; selecting and applying paint according to engineering planning documents; disposing of trash, scrap, and hazardous waste appropriately; removing grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, brushes, or washing tanks; spraying or brushing prepared surfaces with alodine, primers, or finish coatings per engineering planning; mixing ingredients to create specific finishes; trimming excess material; using equipment (e.g., computers, hand, power, and air tools) to complete paint assignments; performing pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes to the product as required; working from prints, sketches, specifications, and written/verbal instructions; maintaining required certifications, qualifications, licenses, or permits; utilizing precision measuring equipment (e.g., isoscopes, scales) for self-inspection of in-process and finished work; performing routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc.; moving products within the manufacturing area using assigned equipment and completing necessary transactions; supporting continuous flow of product by training and assisting employees of same or lower classification level; inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, defects, or other problems; analyzing information and evaluating results to choose best solutions related to the paint process; ensuring daily logs for air quality are completed prior to paint operations; utilizing required safety equipment and procedures (respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/doffing, footwear, safety eyewear); complying with governing regulations, including BAC, OSHA, and customer specifications.Ability to read engineering blueprints, schematics, and drawings; ability to match or detect differences among colors, including shades and brightness; able to remain steady while moving an arm or holding arm/hand in position; see details at close range; make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects; able to quickly move hand/arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.