Senior Painter Job #1118 at Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

Menominee, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surface Preparation, Spray Painting, HVLP Systems, Paint Mixture Calculation, Design Layout, Sandblasting, Urethane Finishes, Technical Specifications Reading, Shop Mathematics, Safety Regulations, Tool Maintenance, Leadership

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: Senior Painter Reports To: Director of Operations Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Shift: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pay Range: BASIC WORKER FUNCTION: Utilizes advanced knowledge of design and painting techniques to prepare surfaces and apply paint on helicopters, including stripes, insignia, and identifying letters and numerals, according to specifications, using brushes, spray guns, and related equipment. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS: * Lays out paint designs and positions them accurately on helicopter surfaces. * Creates or assists in creating design layouts and design dimensions. * Masks and protects areas not to be painted or to achieve required design effects. * Implements proper usage of painting equipment, including brushes, siphon guns, and HVLP top-load guns. * Prepares surfaces for painting, including removing old paint using paint remover and scraper as necessary. * Paints helicopters using spray guns and brushes; performs final touch-up work. * Computes paint mixture formulas and adjusts controls on paint booths and other painting equipment. * Operates sandblast equipment as required. * Maintains painting tools, equipment, and air masks. * Trains other workers and serves as a consultation resource. * Observes all safety regulations. * Performs other duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Ability to compute paint mixture formulas. * Ability to adjust and regulate paint shop equipment controls. * Thorough knowledge of spray, brush, and dip painting techniques and surface preparation. * Ability to lay out sophisticated designs and create designs from sketches or verbal instructions. * Ability to conceptualize design dimensions. * Knowledge of, and ability to apply, various types of urethane finishes using spray and brush. * Ability to adjust spray paint equipment for optimal results. * Ability to operate sandblast equipment. * Ability to read and interpret specifications and paint scheme designs. * Ability to apply shop mathematics. * Must meet personal tool requirements. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or GED. * 7–10 years of painting experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial work. * Skilled with HVLP and other advanced spray systems. * Able to create or interpret detailed paint designs. * Knows safety rules for painting, chemicals, and respirators. * Can work independently and lead others. * Strong attention to detail. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Stand for long periods; perform repetitive hand and arm motions. * Bend, stoop, 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. * See well enough to distinguish colors and detect flaws. * Work safely around paint fumes, dust, noise, and changing temperatures.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces and apply advanced paint designs, insignia, and lettering to helicopters using various spray and brush techniques. Maintain painting equipment and provide training and consultation to other workers.