Paint Prep Technician/Painter

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Paint Prep Technician/Painter to help us advance the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

- Assist Paint Department with prepping parts for paint.
- Sanding, masking and general preparation of all program products requiring paint.
- Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages and like tools.
- Use and maintain customer supplied tooling for executing precision work.
- Set up and operate methods to paint detail parts using spray gun.
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Follow engineering planning, and accurately fill out and complete work orders.
- Follow all regulatory requirements relative to use of paint on the shop floor.
- Complete self-verification procedure on work orders and other required documents.
- Support company Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program.
- Provide back up support for assembly work to meet production targets.
- Successfully complete training as required to maintain efficiency on the job.
- Comply with good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures.
- Support other Aurora Flight Sciences sites as required.
- Perform other tasks as required by site leadership.

- Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).
- Knowledge of geometric tolerances is required.
- Proficient in the use of computers and equipment utilizing computer technology.
- Must be a US Person.

- Experienced in manufacturing and associated paperwork.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, which utilize ASME, Y 14.5 M.
- Vocation and/or technical schooling related to painting in the aviation/aerospace industry.
- Experience working with specification-driven procedures for the aviation/aerospace industry.

- Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, split, and/or 3rd shift.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Flexible to work extended hours when needed.
- Lift and transport objects up to 35 pounds; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
- Work onsite in Bridgeport, WV.

• Minimum Range: $36,000.00 to $64,000.00
• Maximum Range: $42,000.00 to $75,000.00