JOB SUMMARY
The Aviation Painter is responsible for the direct hands-on labor necessary to complete the painting process of aviation parts to customer and company specifications, including surface preparation and paint application.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED
- Adherence to personal protection requirements (safety glasses, respirator, etc.).
- Adherence to company general policies and quality procedures.
- Knowledge of surface preparation techniques, paint application methods, and use of paint equipment.
- Attention to detail – precision in applying paint and ensuring a flawless finish.
SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
Following are some of the principal job functions. However, other duties and activities may be required in performance of this job:
- Surface Preparation: cleaning, sanding, and masking the aircraft parts surface to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Painting: applying primer, paint, and other coatings using spray guns.
- Quality Control: inspecting the painted surface for defects, ensuring proper adhesion, and meeting safety and quality standards.
- Mixing paints.
- Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of spray guns and other painting equipment.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Lifting up to 50# with no restrictions
- Healthy wrist-arm motion – will be using hand tools
- Ability to work with acetones, thinners, epoxies, solders and sealants and other manufacturing materials without allergic reactions
- Good hand/eye coordination
- Must be observant and meticulous.
- Ability to read process sheets and follow directions
- Approved by an MD for general respirator use; respirator must be worn during spraying.
- Prolong periods of standing and painting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
R.A. Miller Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
