Aircraft Painter jobs in Alamogordo, NM

Essential Job Functions:

• Remove paint, dirt, grease or rust on pipes or other parts/materials to prepare for paint applications
• Select and prepare appropriate coatings of paints within specifications
• Spray paint or hand paint pipes or other parts and machines within specifications
• Inspect coating quality, viscosity and paint flow
• Dispose and handle hazardous waste materials safely within standards, and properly clean tools after use.
• Operate hand and power tools common to painting equipment

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Painter experience preferred.
• License/Certifications:
  • Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
  • Current OSHA 10 and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) certificates or be able to obtain upon hire
• Post Job Offer Requirements:
  • Take and pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Alaska North Slope locations only: Take and pass a Fit-for-Duty Examination

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of civil construction and characteristics of all equipment functions and operations related to the position
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment and hands-on experience using airless paint sprayers.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and Safety Regulations and industry practices related to equipment use and operation
• Skills in daily maintenance of machines including repairs and inspecting equipment to identify possible problems
• Skills in use of Computer/Laptop or other supporting devices commensurate with program and job applications
• Ability to use time and equipment efficiently in order to complete projects on time
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle stress and possess positive traits even in difficult or challenging situations
• Ability to attend training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The incumbent is required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required tasks in a safe manner.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The incumbent is exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require use of ear plugs on occasion.
• Work condition is outside environment (job site/field site) that may have inclement weather conditions.
• The employee will be required to work and stay on site during the work rotation and must comply with all Company and Client policies including but not limited to attendance, safety, COVID 19 testing and vaccination.

Disclaimer:

The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to-day.