POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures that all paint work is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and policies, manufacturer's technical data, as well as FAA regulatory guidelines.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides instruction and on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
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Performs paint tasks along with assigned personnel ; ensures the use of appropriate manual references and proper tools in performing paint duties ; monitors quality of work in progress, as well as performance to production schedule.
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Submits work to Quality Assurance for final inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
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Assists in implementing ways to remedy behind-schedule conditions.
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Assists in the maintenance of records and technical data required by the FAA.
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Monitors departmental requirements and corresponding stores inventories to avoid shortages; assist in planning work-arounds to alleviate shortage conditions.
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Ensures that labor and materials used in assigned area of responsibility are charged to the correct job and work order number.
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Repair assignments may occasionally require heavy lifting. Incumbent should be knowledgeable in operation of man-lift equipment. Operates lifting and moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.
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Knowledgeable in use, cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment.
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Applies or installs logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
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Mixes, stirs and thins paint or other coatings, using spatula or power mixing equipment.
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Paints areas inaccessible to spray gun or retouches painted surface, using brush.
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Paints designs, lettering, or other identifying information on aircraft, using paint brush or paint sprayer.
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Regulates controls on ventilation and exhaust units to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
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Selects paint according to company requirements and matches colors of paint following specified color charts.
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Sets up ladders, and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
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Removes grease, dirt, paint, and corrosion from aircraft surface, using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
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Ensures all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
High School or GED
IT Tools : Internet, Component Control.
Airframe license Required
Experience:
- Advanced Technician Role, requiring Advanced Skills to perform all standard tasks within the Technical Area assigned to
- Generally, at least 5-7 years of recent experience in aeronautical environment in a Painter's role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
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Advanced knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary.
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Knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.
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Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
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Able to train and transfer knowledge.
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Repair assignments may occasionally require heavy lifting. Incumbent should be knowledgeable in operation of man-lift equipment. Operates lifting and moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
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The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with either FAR 65 Subpart D or Subpart E.
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As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
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Individual will be subject to the Respiratory Fit Test.
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Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
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Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
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Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
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Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
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Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
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Satisfies work schedule requirements.
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The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned
Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
