Aircraft Painter You will be the Aircraft Painter for the team which is responsible for setting up various types of spray painting equipment and applying primer, finish, and protective paint and paint-like coatings to parts and subassemblies. As the Aircraft Painter, you will be responsible for obtaining paint types, colors, number of coats, and areas to be painted from work orders, engineering drawings, and process specifications.
Your responsibilities will include:- Mixing paints to specified proportions and to obtain proper consistency for application
- Performing incidental preparatory duties such as cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting and masking to skin breaks or other physical references
- Laying out for, masking, and spraying all types of primer, finish, and protective coatings on surfaces of detail parts and of sub-assemblies
- Making operating adjustments to painting equipment to control spray pattern, density, and splatter as required
- Spray painting crew, equipment, passenger, stowage, and wheel-well compartments, and other interior surfaces of unstuffed major aircraft assemblies
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced painter with a strong knowledge of spray painting techniques and equipment. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications, and the ability to work with decimals, fractions, and proportions.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Work schedule may change.
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Basic Qualifications:
One year of production spray painting experience, either aircraft or auto body. (ability to operate spray painting equipment and use acceptable spray painting techniques). OROne year's experience in the application of decals and spraying stencils, or other equivalent experience. Pay Information: $22.08 - $47.70
