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Aircraft Painter

Daher, Sandpoint, ID, United States


Aircraft Painter

Aircraft Painters are responsible for painting aircraft parts and final aircraft exteriors while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe paint booth environment. This position ensures paint work meets all design and quality specifications in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
Job Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, particularly within the paint booth area.
Mix primers and topcoat paints according to manufacturer specifications.
Load, unload, plug, and mask parts in preparation for paint operations.
Read and interpret job travelers, engineering prints, and other documents to ensure paint is applied in compliance with Type Design requirements.
Clean and maintain spray guns, workbenches, and other tools and equipment used in painting.
Communicate the status of expedited parts to downstream teams to support production flow.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including 6-Sigma and 5S practices, to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace or automotive painting.
Aerospace painting experience and familiarity with industry techniques strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet Explorer.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
Strong math skills, including the ability to work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Demonstrated analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and alphanumeric accuracy.
High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a production environment.
Join Daher to...

Integrate a family group with a long-term vision
Make a difference in a developing company
Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions
Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges
Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment
Compensation & Benefits

Overtime opportunities available.
Comprehensive health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid time off (PTO) - 3 Weeks per year
12 Paid Holidays per year
401(k) with company match
Employee Referral Bonuses
Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
Vanpool transportation available from Bonners Ferry and Coeur d'Alene
Additional Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Valid driver's license required.
U.S. work authorization required.
Working hours: Full time
Salary: 0USD
Region: Idaho
Location: Sandpoint
Experience: Languages: English