Composite Technician

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Qualifications

Typically requires High School diploma or equivalent and five or more years of related experience

Must be customer focused and possess:

Considerable knowledge of safety practices, OSHA, tool, equipment and materials used in the field

Considerable knowledge of surface preparation, material and techniques for surface finishing

Must possess ability to read and interpret drawings to understand customer requirements

Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs

and ability to work from ladders

Interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work as a team

Benefits

Salary range: 56,180 - 83,518

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled painting work such as maintaining and repainting surfaces of existing products, painting newly constructed projects, and related work

This position works independently to safely prepare, paint detail aircraft according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures

Act on behalf of the Lead in their absence and provide assistance and work direction to other painters

This position is for the second shift

Coat surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, spray guns, and other devices and ensure high quality final parts

Prepares, paints, and finishes coating to aircraft, parts, and assemblies including set up the equipment used to paint aircraft components

Prepare composite and metal surfaces, sanding, water break testing as well as tape testing

Prep, mask, etch, plate, prime of composite components and parts

Performs detail touch ups

Must be able to utilize and maintain painting equipment and support with overall shop cleaning and maintenance

Be able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively communicate status of job and estimated completion dates

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled painting work such as maintaining and repainting surfaces of existing products, painting newly constructed projects, and related work. This position works independently to safely prepare, paint detail aircraft according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures. Act on behalf of the Lead in their absence and provide assistance and work direction to other painters. This position is for the second shift.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coat surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, spray guns, and other devices and ensure high quality final parts.

• Prepares, paints, and finishes coating to aircraft, parts, and assemblies including set up the equipment used to paint aircraft components.

• Prepare composite and metal surfaces, sanding, water break testing as well as tape testing.

• Prep, mask, etch, plate, prime of composite components and parts.

• Performs detail touch ups.

• Must be able to utilize and maintain painting equipment and support with overall shop cleaning and maintenance.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires High School diploma or equivalent and five or more years of related experience.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• Considerable knowledge of safety practices, OSHA, tool, equipment and materials used in the field.

• Considerable knowledge of surface preparation, material and techniques for surface finishing.

• Must possess ability to read and interpret drawings to understand customer requirements.

• Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs. and ability to work from ladders.

• Interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work as a team.

• Be able to interface with employees and upper management from other departments and effectively communicate status of job and estimated completion dates.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 56,180 - 83,518