Aircraft Painter - 1st shift

POSITION SUMMARY

Aircraft Painter oversees aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process including surface preparation, masking, and chemicals handling. May include limited duties of paint and sealant application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.

* Installs masking strips or other aircraft painting details.

* May perform sealant application assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.

* May assist with application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.

* Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.

* Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.

* Sets up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.

* Ensures all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.

* Inspect, monitor, clean and assist in minor repairs in machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.

* All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

* High School or GED required

Experience:

* Generally, 0-3 years of related and recent experience in aeronautical environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.

* Safety procedures for Chemicals handling.

* Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.

* Strong ability on paint spraying

* Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.

* Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.

* Must be able to be certified and/or able to wear a respirator.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

* Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

* As required by the position, candidate must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.

* Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required

* Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

* Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.

* Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.

* Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

* Honors and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.

* Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.