• Aircraft Painter

    PDS Tech Commercial (Tulsa, OK)


    Aircraft Painter – Precision Craftsmanship in Aerospace

    PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry

    **Location:** Tulsa, OK

    **Job Type:** Full-Time Consultant (4-Month Assignment)

    **Pay Rate:** $45–$48 per hour

    **Schedule:** Monday–Friday | 1st Shift: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

     

    _Overtime and weekend work required based on business needs_

     

    Make an Impact Where Quality Takes Flight

     

    PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled **Aircraft Painter** to support a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this role, your expertise directly contributes to aircraft quality, performance, and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced painters who take pride in precision work and operating at the highest industry standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    In this role, you will be responsible for complex aircraft surface preparation and coating operations, including:

    + Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and electronic work instructions

    + Preparing, mixing, thinning, and applying primers, protective coatings, and finish coats using spray, dip, roll, and brush methods

    + Setting up and operating paint spray systems, robotic spray coating equipment, ovens, furnaces, quench tanks, and chemical processing equipment

    + Performing anodizing, electroplating, chemical milling, and metal treatment processes

    + Applying specialty finishes, including baked, wrinkle, and radar-absorptive coatings

    + Performing rework and detailed touch-ups when required

    + Recording manufacturing data manually and through computer-based systems

    + Maintaining required certifications for tools and equipment

    + Supporting team members through training and collaboration

    + Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment

    + Reporting process, tooling, or material issues to leadership

    Required Qualifications

    + Minimum of **5 years of aircraft painting experience**

    + Demonstrated ability to meet aerospace quality and finish standards

    + Ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift

    + Flexibility to work any assigned shift, including overtime and weekends

    + Strong blueprint reading and technical documentation skills

    + Ability to navigate electronic manufacturing systems

    + Willingness to complete a **hands-on painting demonstration** upon start

    Additional Notes:

    + This position does **not** offer per diem

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with robotic spray coating equipment

    + Background in anodizing, electroplating, or chemical milling processes

    + Experience working with aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, or similar aerospace metals

    + Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

     

    Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

     

    PDS Tech Commercial connects top talent with industry-leading aerospace opportunities. When you join our team, you gain:

     

    + Competitive hourly compensation with overtime potential

    + A professional, safety-focused aerospace work environment

    + Exposure to advanced aircraft programs and manufacturing processes

    + Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

    + A culture that values craftsmanship, accountability, and teamwork

     

    Apply Today

     

    If you are an experienced Aircraft Painter ready to put your skills to work in a high-impact aerospace role, we encourage you to apply.

     

    Take the next step in your aerospace career with PDS Tech Commercial.

     

    **Pay Details:** $45.00 to $48.00 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

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

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    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

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.