New 
Aircraft Painter
 Spirit AeroSystems | |
 United States, Kansas, Wichita | |
| 3801 South Oliver Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 22, 2025 | |
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Responsibilities General StatementResponsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on avariety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations,including the set up and application of primers and finish coat.Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, andsanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixingoperations. Qualifications include being able to read engineeringblueprints, schematics and drawings. Can match or detect differencesamong colors, including shades of color and brightness. Able to remainsteady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position.See details at close range. Make precise movements of the fingers tograsp, manipulate or assemble small objects. Able to quickly move hand,hand with arm or two hands to grasp,manipulate or assemble objects.Tasks include mix paints to match color specifications or originalcolors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints.Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents.Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives,solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint.Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of alodine,primers or finish coatings per engineering planning. Mix ingredients tocreate specific finishes. Trim excess material. Use any equipment (e.g.,computers or hand, power and air tools) needed to complete paintassignments. Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes tothe product as required. Work from prints, sketches, specifications andwritten/verbal instruction. Maintain required certifications,qualifications, licenses or permits. Utilize precision measuringequipment (e.g. isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work. Perform routine minor maintenance onsprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties. Moveproduct within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including acrossaisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary tomove product to the next operation. Support the continuous flow ofproduct within the manufacturing process by training and assistingemployees of the same or lower classification level. Inspect equipment,structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or otherproblems or defects. Analyze information and evaluate results to choosethe best solution and solve problems as pertains to the paint process.Ensure daily logs are completed for air quality prior to paintoperations. Utilize required safety equipment and procedures such asrespirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/ doffing,foot wear and safety eyewear. Compliance with governing regulationsincluding but not limited to BAC, OSHA and customer specifications.Level BI5Perform process activities, such as painting, to support the productionrequirements per engineering planning. Spray and brush priming perengineering planning. Surface preparation to include, but not limitedto, masking, demasking, plugging, etc. for paint and subsequentinspection and processing. Apply Sol-Gel and dry lube per engineeringplanning. Operate automated and manual equipment for spray applicationof paint, primer and protective coatings per engineering planning.Operate ovens to complete curing process per engineering planning.Complete final steps in the paint process which may include part markor part wrap. | |