PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Paint Technician, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#210331
Job Description:
-Adhere to General Work Requirements
-Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface
-Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint
-Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay
-Mask, unmask, and remask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage
-Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, airblower, and/or brushes
-Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint
-Apply alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment
-Assist with the application of primers to aircraft surface
-Assist with painting parts, components, and/or aircraft surface
-Assist with checking for imperfections after painting and striping application using discrepancy sheet and documented squawks and perform touch-up work as required
-Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
-Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required
-May perform Designated Inspector (DI) function as qualified by QA
-Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification
-Apply base coat of paint, stripes, decals, and vinyl appliques to aircraft surface
As our ideal candidate
-You typically have 4 years of experience, which must include preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent
-You have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents, customer instructions, and maintenance manuals
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sur
