Aircraft Painter Sr

Gulfstream Aerospace
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Dec 19, 2024
*This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!* Aircraft Painter Srin GAC St. Louis Unique Skills: Open to first, second, and weekend shift! Must be able to work from a scissor lift and must be able to wear fall restraint. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years related paint processes. Aircraft industry experience preferred.. Valid Drivers License required. Advanced knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary. Position Purpose: The Senior Aircraft Painter works independently to safely prepare, paint and detail aircraft according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures. Act on behalf of the Lead in their absence and provide assistance and work direction to other painters. Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Safely perform aircraft preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications. Assist supervision with assignment and accomplishment of work for assigned team members. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting a good example for other painters to follow. Act on behalf of supervision as required. Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders, hydraulic lift platforms and paint sprayers. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools. Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required. Comply with safety rules and procedures and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work. Assist with aircraft movement in hangars. Additional Functions: Comply with Paint shop standard practices (SPT) process and WFR processes. . Mentor other members of Paint operations as required. . Offer continuous improvement ideas/participate in continuous improvement activities. . Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation. Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift. Must be computer literate. Thorough and complete understanding of the GAMPS, paint operations SPT manual and paint WFR. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Additional Information Requisition Number: 224150 Posting Type: Internal-External Department: J2293-Compl Paint Category: Operations Percentage of Travel: None Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Salary Grade:N9 Number of Openings: 2 Posting End Date: 02/28/2025 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2024 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft #LI-RF1