Job Listing Description

Aircraft Painter

Description:
PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter in North Charleston, SC.

Description:

• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting. Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft. Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
• Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• 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
• Prepares exterior of aircraft for painting. Primes and finishes touch-up details.
• Safety spotter for JLG and scissor lift operators. General paint helper

Education / Experience:  

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED).
• Must be able to work variable shifts (1st, 2nd or 3rd

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including overtime.
• Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, or general painting.
• Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aircraft paint experience.

Typical Education/Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate)

Paint Experience

• 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).

 

Job Number: 2310161316
Job Location: North Charleston, SC
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 03/14/2023

Firm Name: PDS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Attention: Clyde Callwood
Address: 3922 COCONUT PALM DR STE 100
City, State: TAMPA, FL 33601
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: ccallwood@pdstech.com
Website: https://pdsjobs.force.com/candidates/job_detail?id=a1i1T000003YyYrQAK&URLSource=cjhunter

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