217503 - Aircraft Painter A

Chipton-Ross is seeking 3 Aircraft Painter A's for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

o 1+ years' experience in the position responsibilities listed above. o 1+ years' hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint. o Ability to work rotating shift. o Experience reading blueprints and document specifications. o Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment. o Ability to complete Fall protection training. o Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Seeking a painter for San Antonio C17 paint team. In this role the individual work assignments that will require them to mix paint, work with chemicals and all the preparation work required to prep the parts for paint application. This position will require them to work closely with other team members so the ability to work with others and share responsibilities is a desired attribute. This position will also require the ability to search and read the specifications in the DPS, engineering drawings to complete assignments given.

o The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper. o Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

o 1+ years' experience working on military and commercial platforms. o 1+ years' experience working with hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D. Lift less than 25 pounds (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension. Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms. Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required. Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes. Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material. Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities. Occasional (1 to 3 hrs.) finger manipulation. Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs.). Frequent walking on flat surfaces. Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces. Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces. Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands. Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls. Occasional contact with metals. Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions. Frequent exposure to noise.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited High School Diploma/GED.

WORK HOURS:

MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st and 2nd SHIFT.

PER CLIENT:

Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL:

*This role is supporting a contract that is governed by SCA. Occupation Code and Title: Aircraft, Painter Minimum Hourly Rate=$33.79/hour Additional Hourly Benefit Allowance=$5.09 Health & Welfare Benefit (paid for all straight time hours worked up to 40 hours per week).

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service; 3 weeks paid vacation after 5 years of service; 4 weeks paid vacation after 15 years of service.

HOLIDAY PAY: 11 paid holidays per year. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE HOURS: 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.