Thrush Aircraft Inc
Aircraft Painter
Thrush Aircraft Inc, Albany, Georgia, United States, 31701
Job Description
Aircraft Painter
Job SummaryAn aircraft painter prepares exterior and interior surfaces for a variety of paints, coatings and finishes. The Aircraft Painter works on fabricated aircraft parts, fixed-wing aircraft, and aircraft sub-assemblies according to detailed engineering specifications. The Aircraft Painter must read work instructions and planning documents to apply external markings, decals and stripes to match customer requirements. The Aircraft Painter must be able to work in various positions, standing, bending walking, seated reaching, working on stands, ladders, etc. to complete tasks.
Reports To : Paint Shop Supervisor
Essential Job FunctionsThe Aircraft Painter cleans, preps, sands, primes, and applies topcoat to small parts, assemblies, skins, flight controls, wings, fuselages, complete aircraft, and R&D projects.The Aircraft Painter must be capable of following detailed engineering specifications.The Aircraft Painter blends, buffs, strips, and sand blasts parts as needed for production.Performs assigned tasks with minimal supervision.Follows all safety procedures and practices established by company policies/guidelines.The Aircraft Painter verifies that all required documentation is properly completed.Housekeeping and maintaining prep and paint booths “Clean As You Go”.Required Skills and Abilities
Self-motivated with a results-driven approachBroad knowledge of painting applications in the aerospace and/or automotive industriesAbility to work within a team and perform individual assignmentsAble to be flexible and deal with complex issues in a fast-paced settingAbility to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and quality specificationsExcellent Written and Verbal communication skillsDesired Skills
Team player with ability to interact with multiple manufacturing departments, quality, engineering, and managementMust have a professional demeanor and be open to changeExperience in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and /or industrial craft preferredAbility to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instructionDesire for advancement and an upward career trajectory
Aircraft Painter
Job SummaryAn aircraft painter prepares exterior and interior surfaces for a variety of paints, coatings and finishes. The Aircraft Painter works on fabricated aircraft parts, fixed-wing aircraft, and aircraft sub-assemblies according to detailed engineering specifications. The Aircraft Painter must read work instructions and planning documents to apply external markings, decals and stripes to match customer requirements. The Aircraft Painter must be able to work in various positions, standing, bending walking, seated reaching, working on stands, ladders, etc. to complete tasks.
Reports To : Paint Shop Supervisor
Essential Job FunctionsThe Aircraft Painter cleans, preps, sands, primes, and applies topcoat to small parts, assemblies, skins, flight controls, wings, fuselages, complete aircraft, and R&D projects.The Aircraft Painter must be capable of following detailed engineering specifications.The Aircraft Painter blends, buffs, strips, and sand blasts parts as needed for production.Performs assigned tasks with minimal supervision.Follows all safety procedures and practices established by company policies/guidelines.The Aircraft Painter verifies that all required documentation is properly completed.Housekeeping and maintaining prep and paint booths “Clean As You Go”.Required Skills and Abilities
Self-motivated with a results-driven approachBroad knowledge of painting applications in the aerospace and/or automotive industriesAbility to work within a team and perform individual assignmentsAble to be flexible and deal with complex issues in a fast-paced settingAbility to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and quality specificationsExcellent Written and Verbal communication skillsDesired Skills
Team player with ability to interact with multiple manufacturing departments, quality, engineering, and managementMust have a professional demeanor and be open to changeExperience in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and /or industrial craft preferredAbility to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instructionDesire for advancement and an upward career trajectory