Job Title: Painter
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled painter to join our team, responsible for the painting, preparation, and detailing of kit airplanes. This role involves industrial painting, paint preparation, and the use of spray guns, sanding, and other related tasks to ensure the highest quality finish for our aircraft.

ResponsibilitiesPrime and paint aircraft surfaces using single-stage and two-stage systems.Spray high-build primer on fiberglass surfaces in preparation for painting.Sand or scuff aircraft surfaces in preparation for priming.Prep aircraft surfaces for prime and paint (wipe, blow, tack).Mask aircraft surfaces that are not to be painted using tape, paper, and plastic.Locate, apply, and paint decals as specified by drawings.Locate and apply permanent vinyl decals to aircraft surfaces.Perform touchups as required to ensure the highest quality of the product.Clean pots and guns after each application.Read reference sheets that show paint schemes and colors.Maintain paint levels and order paint for each aircraft paint job.Maintain a clean and organized work area.Periodically clean the paint booth and replace booth filters to eliminate dust and debris.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsExperience with priming and painting aircraft surfaces using single-stage and two-stage systems.Proficiency in spraying high-build primer on fiberglass surfaces.Ability to sand or scuff aircraft surfaces in preparation for priming.Skill in prepping aircraft surfaces for prime and paint (wipe, blow, tack).Experience with masking aircraft surfaces using tape, paper, and plastic.Ability to locate, apply, and paint decals as specified by drawings.Proficiency in applying permanent vinyl decals to aircraft surfaces.Experience performing touchups to ensure product quality.Knowledge of cleaning pots and guns after each application.Ability to read reference sheets showing paint schemes and colors.Skill in maintaining paint levels and ordering paint for jobs.Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.Experience cleaning paint booths and replacing booth filters.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in industrial painting and paint preparation.Proficiency in using spray guns, sanding, and other related equipment.Ability to work in a dynamic aviation environment, including hangars and restricted spaces.Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.Capability to wear and be fitted for a respirator.Why Work Here?

Our organization, founded in 1973, leads the industry in designing and manufacturing high-performance kit aircraft. We are based at Oregon’s Aurora State Airport (KUAO) and have a dedicated team of about 110 employees. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. As we continue to grow, we offer exciting career potential and value cross-departmental collaboration, providing visibility into how your role contributes to our collective success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance, a 401K plan, and access to an employee flying club.

Work Environment

You will work in a dynamic aviation environment involving hangars and restricted spaces. The role requires physical activity, attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to wear and be fitted for a respirator to ensure a safe and efficient operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 5, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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