Painter - Manufacturing Aerospace

Job Summary

Join our team in Naples, FL, a city known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene, and warm climate. We are seeking a skilled individual to operate both manually operated hand painting equipment and automatic paint lines, applying final finishes to precision aerospace components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic paint lines and hand-painting booths.
• Prepare sprayers for use and operate all equipment.
• Select and mix coating liquids to achieve desired properties and color.
• Clean and maintain all spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
• Heat and spray wax onto products after testing.
• Inspect work in process, including paint thickness and documentation.
• Perform minor paint and preparation duties, ensuring surfaces are free of dirt, oil, and media.
• Strip and clean improperly finished parts for repainting.
• Remove rust or old paint from metal using acid, wire brush, or steel wool.
• Mask devices and prepare them for painting.
• Monitor chemical concentration in cleaning baths as needed.
• Apply filler paint and/or paste to engraved areas.
• Maintain control of on-hand consumable paint supplies.
• Handle all equipment and waste, including hazardous waste, properly.
• Observe all safety rules and maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of directly related manufacturing process experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and following blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Effectively apply lean initiatives and contribute improvement suggestions.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of working in a team environment and providing input to engineering or other leaders on operational status or performance.
• Interpret reports and use job-specific software applications (e.g., production control/tracking systems).
• Use employee self-service systems to access online information and specialized automated systems (e.g., PA, TORS, email).
• Participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Shift Details

• 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• Please specify shift preference on your resume.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Regular attendance and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others are expected.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.