Aircraft Paint Tech (SFB)

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our paint department on private aircraft? Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Paint Technician to join our team! This position is located in Sanford, Florida. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strong buffing and polishing skills Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes Selects finish ingredients and mixes them by hand or machine to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or match existing finish Calculates mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials, and paint Must have experience cutting and buffing polyesters, urethanes, Imron and acrylic clear coats Applies primer, top coat paint, and any spray-applied coatings to detailed parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft interiors to customer or company specifications and industry quality standards Polishes and waxes finished surfaces by cutting and buffing finished surfaces Demonstrate competency in applying the following to perform normal job duties Familiar with and have operational knowledge of department tools Performs moderately complex to complex filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked Removes excess material and prepares the surface for finishing Documents the work performed on the work orders Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge Assist aircraft technicians when necessary Ensure functional tests of all installed items is satisfactory Performs other duties as required REQUIRED SKILLS High school or GED Minimum five (5) years of touch up/color matching experience Ability to work in a team environment Must be flexible with shift work Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badge WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flexjet LLC