Aerospace Paint Technician At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do:
Prepare surfaces to be painted by cleaning, masking, and sanding.
Apply paint to surface of the part using spray gun.
Able to adjust paint gun to maximize transfer efficiency and teach others.
Able to clean and maintain spray equipment.
Ensures manometers, filters, ovens and all equipment meet specification requirements.
Understands spray patterns, angles and distance to part.
Understands racking and hanging techniques.
Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing and other work instructions.
Accurately completes required documentation.
Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.
Meet customer deadlines.
Store, handle, use and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with federal, state laws.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Responsible to comply with applicable elements of quality systems.
Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.
Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.
Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Typically, a High school diploma or GED. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- Active and transferable interim secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain secret clearance prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens can hold a security clearance.
- Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.
- Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.
- Ability to comply with EH&S policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE.Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience spraying with paint guns
- Experience with applying coatings to metal in paint booths
- Experience with prepping (taping, applying plastic covers, filling in holes etc.)Experience painting in a commercial setting: Cars, Boats, Aircraft
What We Offer:
Competitive Benefits Package, including first day Medical Benefits2nd Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 3:00pm - 1:30amOvertime available on a business need basis.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
- Carrot Health, fertility and family planning
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
- Incentives for a Healthy YouBright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
- Autism Benefit
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Adoption Assistance
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
