Aircraft Painter/Prepper Piney Flats TN

Temp to Perm possible. Must be able to sand, and prep a/c, utilizing hand sanding techniques, as well as machine sanding.

Must have knowledge of grit types for each sanding application such as general sanding, smoothing of body fillers, sanding prior to applying primers, and topcoats. Must be able to sand for final clearcoat, and for machine buffing. Must have prior experience of min. of 2 years on the following task’s:

Must be able to Mask irregular items, a/c and a/c parts using various methods to include the use of various masking types such as masking tape, metal specialty tape, and fine line tape. Must be able to cover such items with masking paper as well as masking plastic for overspray protection. Buffing and final polishing skills recommended but not required.

Must have the ability to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required. Responsibilities: Clean, sand, mask and tape aircraft and/or aircraft parts for paint with supervision. Mix, apply, and smooth cosmetic fillers.

Spray various materials, such as primer, topcoat, and clear coats with supervision. Demonstrate consistent ability to perform tasks with limited errors or rework. Properly use PPE as required, to include respirator, and PPE for hazardous materials.

Other duties as assigned. Additional: Candidates should be prepared to furnish a portfolio of their work during interview.