Aircraft Spray Painter

Job Description:

Description: Plan and perform a variety of operations to prepare and paint parts, assemblies, installations and complete aircraft to produce an aerodynamically smooth and flawless surface appearance.
 Plan and reform Rockhard Coating, media blasting, and subsequent cleaning operations to repair surfaces for the applications of desired finishes.

Typical Responsibilities
 Follow specifications, drawings, operations sheets and specific instructions to prepare surfaces and spray paint to produce high grade finishes on aircraft and parts.
 Follow prescribed procedures and process specification outline and maintain certification for media blasting aircraft, parts and assemblies.
 Plan and perform Rockhard Coating process utilizing all tools necessary for process including oven.
 Prepare and apply filler compounds to build up or fill holes, dents, scratches, breaks, joints or other surface flaws; shape, smooth and blend filler material to surrounding surface using floats, rasps, sanders, buffers, and other hand or power tools.
 Follow prescribed procedures for the application of primers, undercoats and finishes to achieve uniform coverage, proper blending, etc., within thickness and weight limitation specified.
 Follow best practices of the trade to spray smooth, even coats while working from scaffolding, staging, stands, creeper, etc., insuring specified coverage on areas not easily accessible.
 Correct for any adverse conditions affecting spray operations such as humidity, temperatures, improper pressures, etc.
 Follow drawings and specifications to layout and paint customers’ identification and distinctive insignia, and to prepare and apply pounce patterns, decalcomania, stencils and other spaning and identifying data.
 Perform any necessary repair operations to attain required flawless high grade surface finish, such as sand, scuff, rub, and blend out scratches, correct for sags, runs, orange-peel, blisters, blush and other imperfections.
 Occasionally, as work flow demands, direct up to five helpers in the preparation of aircraft for paint, masking, taping, stripping, caulking, touch up, etc.
 Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
 Contribute to the overall effectiveness of equipment by performing operator required upkeep.
 Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices.
 Refer only unusual situations to Working Leader or Foreman.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires thorough knowledge of shop practices including techniques employed in media blasting, metal finishing and painting.

Ability to read drawing and follow engineering specifications as well as , knowledge of a the application of paints and metal finishes

Experience 2 to 3 years, or equivalent SIK experience
Desired Skills:
Equivalent to 4 years of high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second

Equivalent to 4 years of high school plus 2 to 3 years trades training.

Job Ident #: 79879542912

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/