Aircraft Painter

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Aircraft Painter for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in San Antonio, TX . Details for the position are as follows:


Title: Aircraft Painter
Location: San Antonio, TX 78226, USA
Duration: 6+ months (Possible extension/conversion based on performance and budget)
Hourly Rate on W2: $33 - $38/hr.


Job Description:
• The Aircraft Painter coats surface 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 aluminium surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• 5+ years' experience in the position responsibilities listed above
• 5+ years' hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Ability to work rotating shift
• 5+ years' experience working on military and commercial platforms
• 5+ years' experience working with hazardous chemicals
• Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment
• Ability to complete Fall protection training.

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.

Ability to perform the following physical requirements:
• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• 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
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• 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 for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise


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