• Aircraft Painter

    Aerotek (Savannah, GA)


    Aircraft Painter

    Job Description

    Under moderate supervision, effectively prepare and paint major sub-assemblies and other parts of aircraft in production made according to specifications and schedule requirements.

    Shifts

    + 1 st shift: Monday – Thursday 5am – 3:30pm (must be flexible to work OT on Fridays)

    + 2nd shift: Monday – Thursday 3pm – 12:30am (must be flexible to work OT on Fridays)

    + 3 rd shift: Monday – Thursday 8pm – 6:30am (must be flexible to work OT on Fridays)

    + Weekend Shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:30am – 5:00pm (must be flexible to work OT on Thursdays or Mondays)

    Responsibilities

    + Perform a variety of activities including preparation of surfaces and mixing paints.

    + Paint aircraft, small parts, and various surfaces according to required specifications.

    + Perform layout and masking as necessary.

    + Mix paints, primers, etc. according to specifications.

    + Paint major assemblies (including metal, fiberglass, and composite material), detail parts, and apparatus related to ground support.

    + Strip paint and prepare surfaces as required.

    + Perform miscellaneous paint operations and apply decals.

    + Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company's 5S and Lean Initiatives Programs, and comply with safety regulations.

    + Demonstrate manufacturing competencies in the Employee Effectiveness Review.

    + Provide guidance and training to more junior members of the department.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + High School diploma/GED.

    + Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in painting trade and methods of mixing paint colors.

    + Two (2) years painting/paint preparation experience.

    + Valid Driver's license.

    + Experience with HVLP, electrostatic painting, prep, stripe, aircraft painting, mixing, and blending.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + MVR required.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Great growth and long-term opportunity.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Climate-controlled, very clean manufacturing environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Savannah, Georgia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.04 - $28.75/hr.

     

    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

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    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.

     

    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.

     

    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.