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 & Responsibilities

• Apply 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 marking, 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 Conditions

• Manufacturing and paint booth environment

• Exposure to paints, coatings, and solvents

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required

Requirements

• Previous 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!

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