p>• Develops skills inspecting aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process • Begins Identifying and communicating defects and/or errors to supervisor when discovered • Listens and follows instructions, asking questions as needed • Manually applies body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finish • Develops skills to utilize air tools and hand tools for high volume sanding • Strictly adheres to personal protective equipment requirements • Follows safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures • Uses planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job duties • Develops skill in spraying surfaces of manufactured products with protective material, such as paint primers, finishing coats, or gel coat using a spray gun or "dump (gravity fed) gun" in a paint booth • Regulates paint sprayer width and pressure according to knowledge of painting and priming techniques • Removes excess material from surfaces of manufactured and purchased parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures; resulting in a smooth and clean surface matching the surface requirements and shape of the drawings • Primarily utilizes air tools for purposes of high-volume sanding/grinding • Fills voids or cavities and dents or repairs defects as necessary, manually applies body filler per procedures to re‑establish a smooth surface contour and finish • Repairs damaged metal and composite components, using pneumatic tools and knowledge of metal and composite repair techniques • Grinds, sands, and finishes excess filler to match required surface finish and contour • Applies masking tape and protective paper or barriers over parts and areas, which are not to be coated. May apply color transfers or registration numbers, or other lettering over the primary paint • Able to read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, production illustrations and other specifications to determine the identity, location and relationship of aircraft parts • Must be able to fill out work instructions properly, able to understand the planning flow and be able to adjust and explain the planning procedures • Must be able to understand all process specifications and pertinent reference information • Must be proficient in completing forms necessary to generate work and changes to work orders, pick lists, drawings, and other related documents.