Paint Prep Tech

To ensure surfaces of aircraft parts and/or assemblies are prepared per specification for primer coatings and finish paint application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies and sands filler to fiberglass, plastics, and various materials to ensure aircraft parts meet applicable quality standards through the finish process.
• Operates sanders and various hand tools (orbital sander/sanding block) to aircraft parts.
• Removing defects/fill pinholes and apply filler for painting application and satisfy customer and quality requirements.
• Perform masking of aircraft parts per specifications.
• Roughs and finishes aircraft parts using various types of sandpaper and hand sanding machines to provide surface for paint adhesion and smooth appearance.
• Perform to specifications and standards; meeting or exceeding the departments quality and productivity goals.
• Works from oral and written instructions including method sheets, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Responsible for the quality of own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Proper use of all safety equipment, such as sanding equipment, cut resistant gloves, proper hearing protection, and all other PPE required for area. 

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

0-6 months of paint prep experience or automotive/aircraft body repair.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids.  Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required.