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PDS Defense Aircraft Painter B - Job ID#203959 in North Charleston, South Carolina
Engineering
Aircraft Painter B - Job ID#203959 North Charleston, SC Posted: 7/13/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:
203959
Job Category:
Engineering
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
26
Shift:
1
Positions Available:
20
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter B, in North Charleston, SC. Job # 203959
Job Description:
-Performs painting of aircraft sections per customer's design and unique livery requirements.
-Verifies aircraft is ready for exterior finish.
-Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
-Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
-Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.
-This position is 100% onsite.The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
-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.
-Candidates must be able to support all shifts per business needs. Shifts will be assigned during assignment to meet business needs.
-Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. Failure of training may be cause for assignment termination
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).
Ability to perform the following requirements:
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.
Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
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
Basic qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
o Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including overtime.
o Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.
o Suitable candidates for these aircraft painter positions will have either a minimum of THREE years of relevant paint experience
o Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, or general painting.
o Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
o Ability to complete Fall protection training.
Preferred qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Aircraft paint experience.
o Suitable candidates will preferably have greater than THREE years of Aerospace 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.).
o Previous Boeing experience
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
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