Put Your Skills to Work—Paint the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing!Job Title: Aircraft Painter
Job Type: Full time; Consultant (6+ Months, high potential for extension)
Location: Kinston, NC
Schedule: Must be flexible to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift)
Pay Rate: $37.31/HR
Job Summary
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking Aircraft Painters to join our team! In this role you are responsible for applying protective and decorative finishes to company products, aircraft, assemblies, parts, and test coupons. This role supports manufacturing operations through painting, surface preparation, coating applications, inspection, and minor assembly while following all safety, quality, and customer requirements. Training will be provided to perform all required job functions.
Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesApply finishes to company products, aircraft, assemblies, parts, and test coupons
Perform surface preparation using pneumatic sanders or by hand
Conduct painting, media blasting, masking, stenciling, part identification spaning, and hand-finishing operations
Perform coating application, repair, rework, and minor assembly
Read and work from blueprints, process instructions, customer specifications, job aids, and work instructions
Operate job-related equipment such as hand tools, power tools, air tools, computers, ovens, and overhead cranes
Perform self-inspections of in-process and finished work
Enter required data into the database
Maintain paint booths and paint mix rooms according to “Clean as You Go” standards
Conduct routine minor equipment maintenance (cleaning paint equipment, replacing O-rings, packings, valves, etc.)
Work from elevated platforms such as lifts, scaffolding, and ladders
Working ConditionsManufacturing and paint booth environment
Exposure to paints, coatings, and solvents
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required
RequirementsPrevious Aircraft Painting Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to stand, lift, reach, and perform repetitive motions
Work at heights using lifts and scaffolding
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced Aircraft Painter, bring Your Painting Expertise to New Heights—Apply Today!
Pay Details: $37.31 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
