Aircraft Painter
Location : San Antonio, TX
Duration : 6 Months
Position Responsibilities :
The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper.
Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.
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.
Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :
2+ years’ experience in the position responsibilities listed above
Experience reading blue prints and document specification
Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
Ability to complete Fall protection training.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :
2+ years’ hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint
2+ years’ experience working on military and commercial platforms
1+ years’ experience working with hazardous chemicals
Education / Experience :
High school or GED