Aircraft Painter North Charleston, SC$22.02 - $29.35/HourU.S. Citizenship is required by Federal LawPerform surface preparation, priming, painting, and finishing of aircraft structures and components to meet customer specifications, aerospace quality standards, and unique livery requirements.
Responsibilities:
Prepare aircraft exterior surfaces for paint application, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface treatment.
Verify aircraft and components are properly prepared for exterior finishing processes.
Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, markings, and decorative finishes to aircraft sections.
Perform layout work and create patterns as required for customer paint schemes and aircraft liveries.
Execute multi-stage paint processes using compressed air spray equipment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and process instructions.
Perform color matching and paint formulation activities to ensure finish accuracy and quality compliance.
Handle adhesives, sealants, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
Follow shop processes and manufacturing standards related to FOD prevention, material handling, calibration, ESD, and workplace safety.
Work from elevated platforms and utilize required fall protection equipment.
Attend and successfully complete required training and certification programs.
Support any assigned shift, including overtime, based on business needs.
This position is 100% onsite.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED, vocational training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial, or general painting environments.
Experience with spray painting and multi-stage paint processes such as base coat/clear coat applications.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Experience working at heights and using fall protection equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain Fall Protection Certification in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Ability to work any assigned shift, including overtime.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, fall protection gear, safety equipment, and protective masks.
Preferred Qualifications:- 3+ years of aerospace or aircraft paint experience.
- Experience painting large-scale aircraft or aerospace structures.
- Experience with aircraft exterior finishing, markings, and livery applications.
- Knowledge of:
- Adhesives, sealants, primers, and organic chemical processing
- Polymers and composite materials
- Surface preparation and coating applications
- Aerospace manufacturing shop processes and safety standards
- Previous Boeing experience.
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
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Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
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To apply, send a resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.comFor more active job openings: Search JobsFor more information about Moseley, visit: About UsMoseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation. We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."
