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207412 - Aircraft Painter A
Industry
MAN
Region
SC-South Carolina
City
North Charleston
State
SC
Rate
$DOE
Duration
6 Months
Description


Chipton-Ross is seeking 12 Aircraft Painter A's for a contract opportunity in North Charleston, SC. Looking for candidates with prior auto body or aircraft painting experience.

*This position is 100% ONSITE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting. Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft. Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
• Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.
• Prepares exterior of aircraft for painting. Primes and finishes touch-up details.
• Safety spotter for JLG and scissor lift operators. General paint helper

HARD REQUIREMENTS:
•Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.
•This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D.
•If hired, successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment.
•Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including overtime.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
•Suitable candidates for these aircraft painter contract positions will have ONE year of relevant paint experience, as a minimum requirement, and preferably have THREE years of relevant paint experience. Relevant paint experience is considered painting multi-staged paint processes (base coat/clear coat) at large scale with compressed air (automobile, boat, etc.).

PAINT EXPERIENCE:
• Adhesive Materials/Processes - Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, etc) and processes.
• Color Match - Knowledge of color space, color analysis, paint formulation, and paint application techniques to evaluate, match, and develop decorative finishes.
• Engineering Drawings & Specs - Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
• General Shop Processes - Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
• Materials & Processing - Knowledge of material processing for metals (e.g., welding forging, heat treat, machining, forming), polymers and composites (e.g., autoclave curing, lay-up, co-curing, repair), sealants and finishes processing (e.g., plating, painting, surface preparation, fay surface sealing, fillet sealing), and ceramic (e.g., high temperature processing, machining) and electronic materials (e.g., soldering, printed circuit board cleaning, conformal coating).
• Organic Chemical Processing - Knowledge of organic chemical processes (such as top-coating, priming, surface cleaning).
• Polymers & Composite Materials - Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• 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.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• 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

EDUCATION:
Accredited education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED).

FULL TIME/VARIABLE SHIFT
WORK HOURS: Must be able to work variable shifts, 1st 2nd or 3rd:

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Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Contact
Brent Sizemore
bsizemore@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
6926 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC 29406

Phone: (843) 554-5800 x185 or (800) 927-9318 x185

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.