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Composite Spray Painter 2nd Shift

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Position Summary We are seeking a Composite Spray Painter to prepare structural aviation and composite parts for priming and painting in accordance with company, customer, and FAA requirements. This ...

KIHOMAC

Craftsman Composite Technician

Layton, UT · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Paint and finish parts to specifications * Use hand and power tools to produce aircraft products ... Composite Course Certificate or equivalent experience preperred Experience: * 3+ years of ...

Albany International Corp.

Painter

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite ... Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts. Prepares for painting by masking, stripping ...

Albany International Corp.

Painter

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite ... Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts. Prepares for painting by masking, stripping ...

SMI Composites

Composite Technician

Comer, GA · On-site

Title Composite Technicians Department(s) All Reports to Department Head Job Summary SMI Composites ... years of painting and coating for a manufacturer. Work Environment * Shop floor production ...

Blue Origin LLC

NY · On-site

Execute application of specialty materials including adhesives, sealants, paints, primers, and thermal blankets on composite structures and hardware. * Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing ...

General Atomics

Composite Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

Prepare surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping and sanding. Apply spray application of epoxy paints, urethane and water-based epoxy coatings, using a ...

General Atomics

Composite Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

Prepare surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping and sanding. * Apply spray application of epoxy paints, urethane and water based epoxy coatings, using a ...

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Painter

Anniston, AL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Perform various types of professional finishing to include but not limited to painting using (various types of paint, stains and finishes), installation of vinyl composite tile, rubber cove base ...

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Painter

Anniston, AL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

Perform various types of professional finishing to include but not limited to painting using (various types of paint, stains and finishes), installation of vinyl composite tile, rubber cove base ...

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Composite Technician Painter

Adelanto, CA • On-site

General Atomics
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

General Atomics rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2nd Shift Composite Technician Painter at our High Desert, Adelanto facility. This position performs a variety of non-routine and non-repetitive procedures and assists in the fabrication, curing, build-up and assembly of various types of composite materials where required information is readily available, methods and sequences have been pre-determined and tooling is provided. Works to blueprints, templates, sample parts, process sheets and other authorized information.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare surface and paint composite and metal components including bodywork, contour shaping and sanding. Apply spray application of epoxy paints, urethane and water-based epoxy coatings, using a high-volume low-pressure spray gun.
  • Assist in the preparation of molds and forms.
  • Mark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive and similar materials following templates, guides or specific dimensions and sequences.
  • Route, drill, trim, and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances. Operate vacuum press as required. Assist in the lay-up of composite materials to molds.
  • Fit and smooth successive layers of materials as necessary to secure build-up free from wrinkles, air pockets and voids following directions and instructions.
  • Assist in the development of shop aids to facilitate fabrication, trimming and assembly as required.
  • Assemble Aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners.
  • Check expiration dates of materials prior to use, prepare proper mixes of resins and catalysts.
  • May make continuity checks on work in progress and may monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Maintain records as required. Supports the quality process by maintaining work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and materials to storage areas.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
  • Typically requires High School diploma or equivalent and seven or more years of related experience.
  • Must be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations.
  • Must be able to use hand tools, such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, x-acto knives, electric heat gun and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.
  • Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales and protractors and calipers.
  • Familiarity with common shop tools such as band saws, disk sanders, drill press, wood lathe, etc.
  • May require respirator certification.
  • Must be able to work in a loud environment; work extended hours as required.
  • Able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1955

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