Job Summary

The Industrial Painter is responsible for applying high-quality, durable coatings to aircraft components and tooling. Specialists will utilize various painting processes, including powder coating and wet painting, to protect and enhance the appearance of these components. The Industrial Painter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function and demonstrates proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.

Schedule:

• Weekends: Fri – Sun 6am - 6:30pm; Overtime as Required

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Prepare parts and surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, blasting, masking, and hanging/racking)
• Apply powder coatings using electrostatic spray guns and curing ovens
• Apply wet paint coatings using spray guns
• Touch up finishes as needed within process limitations to achieve cosmetic requirements
• Test coatings and finished products for quality and adhesion
• Read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide activities and ensure quality
• Follow verbal, written, and electronic work instruction to complete tasks
• Keep daily production records and record pertinent manufacturing data where required
• Learn, practice and follow all safety standards and policies and ensure a safe operating environment, including use of appropriate protective equipment and identification of potential safety concerns
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typically requires 1-2 years of related experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude: Ability to use hand tools and shop equipment to perform assembly, installation, fabrication and rework tasks on metal aircraft components
• Dexterity: Must be able to work with your hands to complete assembly operations
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems, ask questions to learn and lead systematic approaches to determine root cause and corrective actions
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively with all levels of the organization in both verbal and written forms
• Language: Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Quality: High attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems
• Teamwork: Ability to build relationships, balance team and individual responsibilities; objectivity and openness to others views; positive attitude and team spirit
• Organizational Support: Support of organizational goals, objectives, and values; adherence to company policies and procedures; observation of safety and security procedures; participation in 6S program (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety)
• Professionalism: Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations; Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments
• Attendance/Punctuality: Punctuality in arrival times and observance of appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record and proper utilization time clocks and time off request forms
• Dependability: Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan; openness to additional hours when necessary

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 100 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.