PAINTER/FABRICATION TECHNICIAN

JOB TITLE:

PAINTER/FABRICATION TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT:

FABRICATION & MODIFICATION

REPORTS TO:

UAV PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION

NON-EXEMPT

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Painter & Fabrication Technician will be responsible for sanding and preparing surfaces for painting, mixing, and applying paint products. With minor supervision of a senior fabricator, be able to fabricate, integrate, install, and perform repairs on aircraft sheet metal and mechanical components.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Utilize detailed blueprints to layout pieces to be fabricated and installed.
• Layout and fabricate aircraft parts such as ribs, stringers, doublers, etc. using standard sheet metal repair techniques using measuring tools such as calipers, dial calipers and scales.
• Utilize fabrication machines including drill press, band saw, chop saw, bending brakes and shears.
• Ensure quality standards within guidance of all safety and regulatory regulations and requirements.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED or higher and 2-5 years of experience in performing the stated functions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Sheet metal Fabrication experience
• Must be able to hold tolerances within .005 inches.
• Must become familiar with the different properties and strengths of aluminum and stainless steel.
• Must have Industrial Painting experience

• Must be familiar with Mil Specs components and processes
• Experience performing all aspects of multi component painting and powder coating processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to use standard Aircraft and Industrial paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, fluid measuring equipment, and common hand tools.
• Aircraft Structural Repair, Aviation Corrosion Control and Aircraft/Mil-Spec Paint and Finish experience.
• Experience with Cerakote Application

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times, more with assistance.
• Work environment consists of various office and manufacturing settings with may have exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals.
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.