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Freelance Heavy Lift Helicopter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Painter I

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

... CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant ...

Operator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions for the F-35 Fighter Jet, the Sikorsky CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

Operator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions for the F-35 Fighter Jet, the Sikorsky CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopter, and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

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$17.75 - $24/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

AlbanyEngineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years,AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.
Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing's 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs,AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).
AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensuresAEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's

Paints aircraft exterior and piece parts. Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components. Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency. Performs detail and touch-ups. Sets-up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and assembles commercial and military aircraft products. Mixes adhesives, paint or resin systems, applies them to piece parts, assembles and secures as required for curing. Repairs surface blemishes, IAW written instructions. Use of power tools, sanders, drills, paint guns, routers, sand blasters and other applicable tools to the manufacturing of paint and assemble aircraft parts. Maintain order and cleanliness in assembly/finishing area
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Requires shop math and the ability to calculate resin rations.
  • Ability to follow directions from supervisor, verbal and written tool orders and engineering orders.
  • Ability to use trimming equipment, cutters, grinders and drills to trim parts within drawing requirements or shop order tolerances.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Manual dexterity is required.

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  • As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
  • Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications, please use the link provided to apply directly to this position Link

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran


Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.