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Duncan Aviation

Paint Specialist - 3259

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $18.75/hr

... painting according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and ... customer specifications in a safe and clean environment using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE ...

Integrity Trade Services

Paint Prep

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking to develop their career in manufacturing with ... Maintaining paint department housekeeping and the safety of the paint booth and paint equipment.

Integrity Trade Services

Paint Prep

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking to develop their career in manufacturing with ... Maintaining paint department housekeeping and the safety of the paint booth and paint equipment.

fng

Paint Technician

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well-rounded ... Paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Paint ...

fng

Paint Technician

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well-rounded ... Paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Paint ...

Flex-N-Gate

Paint Technician

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well-rounded ... Paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Paint ...

Brembo

Paint Coding Engineer

Homer, MI · On-site

Improve / Support Operations - Develop / troubleshoot manufacturing processes to meet or exceed ... paint machine operation, setup and programming, computer skills, CAD/CAM including GD&T ...

fng

Paint Technician

Fowlerville, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well-rounded ... Paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. * Paint ...

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Industrial Spray Painter

New Baltimore, MI · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

Familiarity with hazardous materials and safety procedures in a paint booth environment * 4+ years of experience as a Spray Painter in an manufacturing or automotive environment * Strong attention to ...

Dicastal North America

Paint Load/Unload

Greenville, MI

$14.25 - $16.75/hr

Paint Reports to: Production Team Leader Date: December 2021 Summary The Paint Load/Unload is ... Six months experience in a manufacturing environment. * Ability to read and understand written ...

Rishabh RPO

(Paint Process Systems)

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

Job Title: Paint Process Systems Location: Auburn Hills, MI Duration : Long term contract The ... manufacturing and industrial environment). o Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long ...

American Rheinmetall

Paint Prep

Lansing, MI

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Knowledge of safety standards and practices in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred ... painting, or a similar role, preferably in defense manufacturing or a related field preferred.

Loc Performance Products, Inc.

Paint Prep

Lansing, MI · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Knowledge of safety standards and practices in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred ... painting, or a similar role, preferably in defense manufacturing or a related field preferred.

NOVARES

Paint Booth Cleaner 3rd Shift

Howell, MI · On-site

... manufacturing programme - Record these preparations in the information system - Change colours in the circulating systems -Receive paints, if necessary and if administrative personnel are absent ...

General Motors

Paint Process Engineer

Lake Orion, MI

... Paint Shop operations. Work is performed with hourly employees, production and skilled trades ... Manufacturing process definition including sequence of operations. * Human factors consideration ...

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Paint Specialist - 3259

Duncan Aviation

Battle Creek, MI • On-site

$16.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Duncan Aviation rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 65 rated aviation services

Job description

The Paint Specialist silver tapes and chemically strips aircraft; masks, sands and prepares aircraft surface for priming; primes overalls; and prepares aircraft surface for and paints stripes and some overall base painting according to manufacturer's specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications in a safe and clean environment using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and fall protection. In addition, this position may perform spray painting; and prepares and completes appropriate documentation and personal training log.
Essential Job Functions
1. With minimal supervision, proficiently applies primers and topcoats using appropriate techniques and knowledge of primers. Maintains pressure pots and paint guns.
2. With minimal supervision, masks and paints stripes per designer debrief and knowledge of paint products and paint mixing.
3. With minimal supervision, identifies areas of aircraft to be masked and/or polished as per designer debrief and also identifies problem areas such as working rivets, corrosion damaged BLE's, damaged windows, etc. for remasking and sanding aircraft using mechanical sanding methods. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of aircraft surfaces and composites.
4. With minimal supervision, masks aircraft and silvertapes aircraft surfaces per manufacturer's specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures. Removes old paint with liquid paint remover and pressure washer.
5. With minimal supervision, may paint landing gear, fuel caps, antennas and door frames of aircraft per designer debrief. Inspects painted and reports quality issues to crew leader or team leader.
6. Assures quality for assigned areas through visual inspection and performs final pre-paint prep by blowing, wiping and tacking entire surface to be painted. Identifies problem areas such as fuel leaks, sky-drol leaks, etc. and reports problems to crew leader or team leader.
7. With supervision prepares, signs off and understands various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Duncan Aviation approved procedures and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, and other work order related documents supporting the review of squawks and expected hours).
8. With minimal supervision, smoothes, etches and applies conversion coatings to aluminum surfaces with acid washes to ensure primers and paint adheres to surface.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Job Specific Requirements
  • Licenses/Certificates: Man Lift required; Respirator Fit required
  • Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
  • Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs.; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing for prolonged periods of time
  • Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments

Education and Experience
Paint Specialist I:
  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Previous mechanical experience or auto body accreditation preferred

Paint Specialist II:
  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Minimum of one year aircraft paint experience or three years related experience required

Paint Specialist III:
  • High school graduate or equivalent required
  • Minimum of two years aircraft paint experience required

Available Benefits
  • Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
  • Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
  • Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
  • Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
  • Participate in Duncan Aviation's Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
  • Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Company Description:
Duncan Aviation is the largest, family-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the world providing complete nose-to-tail services for business aircraft. We value the individual experiences and diversity of our workforce and are proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Individuals of all backgrounds, nationalities, disability status, and military service are encouraged to apply.
Are you ready for an Experience. Unlike any other? Apply today!
Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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