Aircraft Painter Sr

Exciting opportunity in Aircraft Painting with PDS Tech and advance your career with us!

Job Title: Aircraft Painter Sr

Job Type: Full Time; Consultant

Location: Savannah, GA

Schedule: Weekend Day Shift

Pay Rate: $32.19 per hour

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years related paint processes. Valid Drivers License required.

Position Purpose

The Senior Aircraft Painter works independently to safely prepare, paint and detail aircraft according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures. Act on behalf of the Lead in their absence and provide assistance and work direction to other painters.

Job Description

Safely perform aircraft preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.

Assist supervision with assignment and accomplishment of work for assigned team members. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting a good example for other painters to follow. Act on behalf of supervision as required.

Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders, hydraulic lift platforms and paint sprayers. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.

Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.

Comply with safety rules and procedures and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.

Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Assist with aircraft movement in hangars.

Additional Functions

1. Comply with Paint shop standard practices (SPT) process and WFR processes. .

2. Mentor other members of Paint operations as required. .

3. Offer continuous improvement ideas/participate in continuous improvement activities. .

Other Requirements

Thorough and complete understanding of the GAMPS, paint operations SPT manual and paint WFR.

Advanced knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics).

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.

Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

Must be computer literate

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Pay Details: $32.19 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.