FINISHES TECHNICIAN - EXPERIENCED PAINTER

Company: Columbia Helicopters
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionWe are currently looking for an experienced Painter. This individual will have the ability to properly clean, mask, prepare, and paint aircraft, aircraft parts and articles.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and method to perform the assigned tasks.Properly handle, mask, prepare for paint, and paint all aircraft components and articles including flight control and drive and rotor components that are flight sensitive in nature.Proper handling and application of chemicals and chemical agents used in the painting processes.Seal, prepare, mask, paint and re-paint aircraft structure and structural repairs.Document all inspection findings and work performed/corrective action in the appropriate maintenance records.Maintain work areas and tools in a clean and organized manner, practice proper tool and FOD control.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE -High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or advance instruction relative to technical field is desirablePrevious aircraft maintenance experience in a FAR Part 145 repair station environment or field maintenance experienceRequires 3+ years' painting and surface treatment experienceExperience in proper application and repair of epoxy primers and polyurethane paint preferredExperience in metal chemical conversion processes, chemical and mechanical paint stripping, proper masking techniques and proper paint preparation processes preferredTraining and experience utilizing Lean methods in a production environmentAbility to locate, read and follow the technical data appropriate for the assigned taskAbility to use precision measuring equipment and hand tools appropriate to the assigned tasksAbility to work overtime and/or weekends as assigned dependent on production needsAbility to work in a shop environment or work outdoors locally or in remote locations as needed for customer supportGood written and verbal communication skills.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to work independently and in a team-oriented environmentConduct oneself in accordance with Company's Core ValuesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual origin, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter M, - 120.15.If you are an individual with a disability and unable to complete our electronic application process, please e-mail applicant@colheli.com or contact Human Resources at 503-678-1222 for assistance.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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