Cabinet Painter/Finisher

APA Services •

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Works with the finish coating process for aircraft cabinets and performs other functions that support the delivery or aircraft cabinets using personal skills in conformance with procedures and guidelines and to the standards of the Dassault Falcon Jet quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Work from drawings, sketches, pictures or verbal specifications to stain, finish, and polish cabinets, cabinet parts, and sub-assemblies including inlays, patterns, and special designs.
Strip finish as needed.
Experience working with wood veneers, sanding, clear coating, staining, and touch up on veneers.
Prepare surfaces to be painted by sanding, steaming, filling, and cleaning.
Cover all areas to be protected from paint or stripper with proper materials.
Select and mix proper paint to the Manufacturers specifications. May be required to experiment with special paints and related products.
Set up and use spray gun for proper application of urethane, lacquer, enamel, water base and epoxy paints.
Touch up woodwork with brush, airbrush, and/or spray gun, blend-in techniques.
Complete tasks within assigned time limits.
Accurately log computerized labor data collection system for work orders, time and attendance tracking.
May lead or train other personnel on specific job assignments as directed by supervision.
Work in a safe manner in accordance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
Set up and operate standard shop equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience preparing, sanding or stripping metal or composite surfaces for the application of primer; or polishing, buffing and/or touch up/artistic background; or specialized technical school certification in related field
Able to work from documentation such as company procedures, preparation packages, etc.
Able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Must have visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine detail, high cost products with a minimum of errors or rework.
Able to use standard spray paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, dual action orbital sander and common hand tools.
Must not be abnormally allergic to paint, paint stripper, solvents, primers or other paint related products that produce fumes or dust while using.
Ability to use a respirator.
If working in Interiors, must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs
Preferred - Aircraft cabinetry finish experience.
Preferred - Able to solve practical problems when needed.
Preferred - Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Preferred - Familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Miscellaneous

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical factory environment. May work in areas with high noise levels and limited climate control. Works with companys approved finish chemicals and exposed to sanding dust. May work in hangar and ramp environments with variable temperature range.

About Our Client

Our partner is a French aerospace company with proven dual expertise as a manufacturer of both military aircraft and business jets. They are a pioneer in the use of CATIA&x2122;, the 3D CAD / CAM system that has become a global standard. They are a creator of more than 100 prototypes in the last century, with over 10,000 aircraft delivered to 90 countries.

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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000

Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.

Job ID

196846344751979

Job Ident #: 196846344751979

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Cabinet Painter/Finisher

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