Lead Aircraft Painter

**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 RESPONSIBLITIES

• Provides instruction and on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
• 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.
• Submits work to Quality Assurance for final inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
• Assists in implementing ways to remedy behind-schedule conditions.
• Assists in the maintenance of records and technical data required by the FAA.
• Monitors departmental requirements and corresponding stores inventories to avoid shortages; assist in planning work-arounds to alleviate shortage conditions.
• Ensures that labor and materials used in assigned area of responsibility are charged to the correct job and work order number.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable in use, cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment.
• Applies or installs logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Mixes, stirs and thins paint or other coatings, using spatula or power mixing equipment.
• Paints areas inaccessible to spray gun or retouches painted surface, using brush.
• Paints designs, lettering, or other identifying information on aircraft, using paint brush or paint sprayer.
• Regulates controls on ventilation and exhaust units to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
• Selects paint according to company requirements and matches colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Sets up ladders, and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
• Removes grease, dirt, paint, and corrosion from aircraft surface, using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Ensures all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.
• Inspect, monitor, clean and assist in minor repairs in machines and equipment following the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology.
• All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education

• High School or GED
• IT Tools : Internet, Component Control.

Experience

• Generally 5- 7 years of related and recent experience in aeronautical environment in a Painter’s role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.

• Advanced knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary.

• Advanced knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.

• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.

• Able to train and transfer knowledge.

• 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.

• 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.

• Individual will be subject to the Respiratory Fit Test.

• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required

• 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.

• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.

• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.

• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

• 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. **