Painter

Aviation Consulting Experts, Inc.

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Kinston, North Carolina

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/11/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for application of finishes to company products, aircraft, assemblies, parts, and test coupons.

Perform various processing, coating application, and parts identification, along with repair and minor assembly in the manufacture of company products.

Use any job-related equipment (e.g., hand tools, power tools, air tools, and computers) needed to complete/process work assignments.

Perform process activities including, e.g., painting, media blasting, masking, stenciling, part identification marking, etc., to support production requirements.

Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: preparation of surfaces to be painted by use of pneumatic sanders or by hand.

Work from blueprints, process instructions, customer specifications, job aids, work instructions, and written/verbal information.

Work to and follow all Spirit, customer, OSHA, ISO, and Nadcap procedures.

Must be able to access and work to material MSDS data and comply with Spirit Safety policies.

Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses, or permits as required to perform work.

Ability to work from elevated platforms, e.g., lifts, scaffolding, ladders.

Set up and use test equipment to ensure applications meet customer requirements by performing self-inspections of in-process and finished work.

Input all required data into FDAQ database.

Perform any pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes to the product as required.

Perform housekeeping duties, proper disposal of materials, and follow Spirits Clean as You Go policy while performing duties in paint booths and designated areas.

Maintain and keep Paint Mix room clean and organized at all times.

Perform routine minor equipment maintenance as part of daily work duties (e.g., cleaning of paint equipment and routine replacement of packings, O-rings, valves, etc.).

Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisle, using shop-assigned equipment including ovens and overhead cranes, as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.

Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Assist and demonstrate practices followed during all internal and external audits.

Assist Assembly Technicians as required or as requested by Manager or Team Lead.

The Company will provide appropriate job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions, including developing new and improved methods of production.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Aircraft painter experience.

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