1st Shift - Painter - Job # 1111 at Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

Menominee, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Painting, Surface Preparation, Urethane Finishes, HVLP Spray Systems, Sandblasting, Blueprint Reading, Masking, Buffing, Fiberglass Composites, Shop Mathematics, Technical Specifications, Safety Regulations

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Description

Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90% of each helicopter in house. Our team enjoys a clean, growth focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule. Position: Painter Reports To: Director of Operations Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Shift: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pay Range: $20.50 - $30.00 BASIC WORKER FUNCTION: Prepares and paints surfaces of helicopters, helicopter parts, or other products according to specifications, using brushes, spray guns, and related painting equipment. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS: * Prepares surfaces for painting; may remove old paint from helicopters using paint remover and scraper. * Implements proper usage of painting equipment, including brushes, siphon guns, and HVLP guns. * Under instruction from Finishing Painter, lays out and paints stripes, insignia, identifying letters, and numerals on helicopter surfaces or other products. * Performs final touch-up work as needed. * Operates sandblast equipment as required. * Maintains painting equipment and air masks. * Performs minor body work and putty fiberglass composites. * Buffs finished paint surfaces. * Trains other workers and serves as a consultation resource. * Observes all safety regulations. * Performs other duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Minimum of 5 years automotive painting experience. * Knowledge of principles and techniques of spray, brush, and dip painting, including surface preparation. * Knowledge of, and ability to apply, various types of urethane finishes using spray and brush methods. * Ability to read and interpret specifications and paint scheme designs. * Ability to mix paint according to instructions. * Ability to mask surfaces of helicopters or other products prior to painting. * Ability to adjust spray painting equipment. * Ability to operate sandblast equipment. * Ability to apply shop mathematics. * High attention to detail. * Must meet personal tool requirements. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or GED. * Experience with HVLP spray systems and urethane finishes. * Knowledge of masking, sanding, stripping, and finishing. * Can read blueprints and technical specifications. * Knows safety rules for painting and chemicals. * Able to work alone and solve problems. * Aerospace experience is a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Stand for long periods, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach often. * Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. * Wear respirators and PPE for long periods. * Work in confined spaces and on elevated areas. * Do repetitive hand and arm movements. * See well enough to distinguish colors and surface flaws. * Work safely around paint fumes, dust, noise, and changing temperatures.

Responsibilities

Prepares and paints helicopter surfaces and parts using various tools such as spray guns and brushes according to specifications. Performs final touch-ups, buffing, and minor body work while maintaining painting equipment.