Aircraft Painter

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety 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, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.

Qualifications

* Able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings.

* Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness.

* Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position.

* See details at close range.

* Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects.

* Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble

objects.

1. Locate application areas per the engineering planning documents to apply the final

application of paints to the completed assembly or section per the work instructions and

planning.

2. Complete inspection to ensure parts meet engineering standards.

3. Apply topcoat/final application per the engineering planning requirements.

4. Apply DYNOL per engineering planning requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

* Understanding of conventional high volume/low pressure (HVLP) paint spray equipment in

pressure, gravity and siphon-fed variants, as well as conventional and airless identification

pots, pumps and guns.

* Aircraft or auto body painting experience.

* Painting prep to include sanding and masking.

* Two (2) years minimum related experience or equivalent technical certificate

All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift. All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (www.workkeys.com) or verify that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. A delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

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