Aircraft Painter 1

Gulfstream Aerospace
tuition assistance
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Jan 16, 2025
*This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!* Aircraft Painter 1in GAC St. Louis Unique Skills: Open to first, second, and weekend shift! Must be able to wear fall restraints and must be able to work from a scissor lift. The compensation range for this role is $24.26 - $28.31 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes: * Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage * Life and disability insurance * Retirement savings plan * Employee assistance plan * Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of painting experience. Position Purpose: The Aircraft Painter I prepares the aircraft for paint related operations by performing tasks safely within schedule while meeting quality expectations. Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application. Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting. Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment. Mix paints and primers. . Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail. . Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment and ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP). Additional Functions: Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned. . Comply with Paint shop standard practices. . Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation. Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification. Ability to use tools, equipment, and materials in the aircraft painting process. Able to climb ladders and stairs, perform close tolerance work, work in small spaces lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift. Must be computer literate. A working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics). Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Additional Information Requisition Number: 224151 Posting Type: Internal-External Department: J2293-Compl Paint Category: Operations Percentage of Travel: None Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Salary Grade:N7 Number of Openings: 2 Posting End Date: 02/28/2025 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2024 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft #LI-RF1