Job ID: 210041

Position Summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled Exterior Finisher / Painter to join our team in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and finishing aircraft surfaces to meet customer specifications and industry standards. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation on aircraft and component parts.
• Apply primer, topcoat, and final spray finishes.
• Polish and inspect painted surfaces to ensure a high-quality appearance.
• Perform touch-ups and final detailing as needed.
• Install sealant and erosion tape.
• Document all work performed in accordance with applicable manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety policies; participate in 5S activities.
• Layout aircraft according to customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of painting experience (aviation, automotive, or marine preferred).
• Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function evaluation for respirator certification.
• Formal vocational training or equivalent experience.
• Basic PC skills and ability to retrieve maintenance manuals and IPCs.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling regulations.
• Ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience and prior aviation work experience preferred.

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 sure to talk with your recruiter.

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement

PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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