Paint Prep Technician

Paint Prep Technician

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Paint Prep Technician to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

- Assist Paint Department with prepping parts for paint.

- Sanding, masking and general preparation of all program products requiring paint.

- Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages and like tools.

- Use and maintain customer supplied tooling for executing precision work.

- Set up and operate methods to paint detail parts using spray gun.

- Read and interpret blueprints.

- Follow engineering planning, and accurately fill out and complete work orders.

- Follow all regulatory requirements relative to use of paint on the shop floor.

- Complete self-verification procedure on work orders and other required documents.

- Support company Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program.

- Provide back up support for assembly work to meet production targets.

- Successfully complete training as required to maintain efficiency on the job.

- Comply with good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures.

- Support other Aurora Flight Sciences sites as required.

- Perform other tasks as required by site leadership.

Minimum Requirements

- Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

- Knowledge of geometric tolerances is required.

- Proficient in the use of computers and equipment utilizing computer technology.

- Must be a US Person.

Preferred Requirements

- Experienced in manufacturing and associated paperwork.

- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, which utilize ASME, Y 14.5 M.

- Vocation and/or technical schooling related to painting in the aviation/aerospace industry.

- Experience working with specification-driven procedures for the aviation/aerospace industry.

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to work 2nd shift. New hires will be temporarily assigned to 1st shift during the initial training period then move to 2nd shift.

- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.

- Flexible to work extended hours when needed.

- Lift and transport objects up to 35 pounds; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.

- Work onsite in Bridgeport, WV.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

Minimum Range: $36,000.00 to $64,000.00

Maximum Range: $42,000.00 to $75,000.00