Industrial / Aerospace Painter

Job Description

Job Description

GTC is a Federal Contractor :

• Must be 18 or older
• Must be US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a multi-panel drug test
• Cannot not have a felony / criminal record

Multiple Shifts Available :

1st - 5 : 30am - 4pm (1st shift is Monday through Friday - 5 / 10s)

2nd - 5 : 30pm - 5 : 30am (2nd shift is Monday through Friday - 4 / 12s)

2nd - 5 : 30pm - 3 : 30am (2nd shift is Monday through Friday - 5 / 10s)

2nd - 5 : 30pm - 3 : 30am (2nd shift is Monday through Thursday - 4 / 10s)

FUNCTION :

Performs all painting operations and related finishing or assembly requirements to customer specifications.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Parts are handled, prepared, painted, and assembled to customer specifications and standard shop practices.

Parts are finished and coated consistent with best practices, specifications, and aesthetic standards.

Foreign objects are detected and prevented from contaminating the coating process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Determines best application practices for all paints / coatings based upon customer specification requirements and product technical information data.

Disassembles unpainted parts and accessories as required and reassembles after painting.

Prepares and applies customer specified coatings to achieve film thickness, gloss, and appearance standards to meet all specifications.

Keeps paint kitchen, application equipment, paint booth, and paint storage area organized, clean, secure, and consistent with best 6S practices.

Duties are performed in a safe manner to ensure compliance with safety specifications and environmental requirements.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required.

Acceptable visual acuity including color differentiation.

Demonstrated ability to read paint / coating formulas and mix paint / coatings accurately.

Thorough working knowledge of surface preparation techniques such as finishing, filler material, sealing, color mixing, and masking.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILL

Two years expertise as industrial or automotive painter with demonstrated skill in surface preparation, mixing and application of industrial coatings and finishes, setup and operation of HLVP, siphon feed, gravity feed, and pressure feed spray equipment.