Painter

Description:

Bring Precision & Perfection to Aerospace Coatings!
Location: Kinston, NC | $35–$37/hr | Full-time Consultant Role (6 months)


 Make Your Mark in Aerospace Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking skilled Painters to join our team in the aerospace industry—where precision, craftsmanship, and innovation come together. This is your chance to be part of a world-class production team supporting one of the most advanced aircraft assembly facilities in the nation.

As a Painter, you’ll directly impact the quality and safety of next-generation aircraft. Every spray, stencil, and finish you apply helps ensure that our products meet the highest industry standards.


 What You’ll Do Daily

  • Apply top-tier finishes to aircraft components, assemblies, and parts

  • Perform masking, stenciling, media blasting, and part identification

  • Prepare surfaces by sanding or using pneumatic tools

  • Work with blueprints, process instructions, and customer specifications

  • Operate paint booths, lifts, scaffolds, and other manufacturing equipment

  • Conduct self-inspections and input quality data

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in paint mix rooms and booths

  • Assist with minor equipment maintenance and repairs

  • Collaborate with technicians, support audits, and cross-train team members

  • Move products through manufacturing processes using cranes and ovens


 What You’ll Need to Bring

Required:

  • Aerospace painting experience

  • Flexibility to work any shift (Monday–Friday)

  • Ability to pass a respirator test

  • Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed work instructions

  • Local candidates preferred

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with OSHA, ISO, Nadcap standards

  • Experience using air tools and performing equipment maintenance

  • Comfortable working at heights (ladders, lifts, scaffolding)

Perks for Travelers:

  • $110/week per diem for candidates residing over 100 miles from the job site


 Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech, we don’t just fill jobs—we build careers in cutting-edge industries like aerospace, defense, and engineering. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values safety, precision, and collaboration. We provide the training, tools, and work environment you need to thrive.

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Opportunities for growth and upskilling

  • Access to future roles with leading aerospace companies

  • Culture that values hands-on craftsmanship and technical excellence


 Ready to Launch Your Next Mission?

If you’re a skilled painter with aerospace experience and a passion for precision, we want to hear from you.

 Apply now and join a team that’s building the future of flight!



Pay Details: $35.00 to $37.00 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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

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


 
Job Number: US_EN_33_022581_2413647
Job Location: Kinston, NC
Rate: 35-37
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 06/16/2025
Last Updated: 06/17/2025
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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