Paint Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Turbine Controls MRO, a VSE Aviation Company (“TC MRO”) is a globally recognized maintenance, repair and overhaul facility with over 180 employees and more than 45 years of expertise in engine component and accessory repair services.  Our locations in Bloomfield, Connecticut and Miramar, Florida service original equipment manufacturers, airlines, engine centers, asset managers and government agencies supporting components and LRU's for commercial, military, airframe and industrial applications.  Our focus on customer satisfaction, process improvement, quality, delivery and competitive pricing has made TC MRO a recognized leader in the aerospace industry.

SUMMARY:  The Paint Technician will perform alteration tasks on civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Services Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritize components for paint to ensure on time delivery requirements are met.
• Remove identification and safety labels from components with use of a scraper/razor blade.
• Sand and prepare aviation components for paint.
• Utilize PPE when handling chemicals and paint.
• Properly mix paint components to manufacturer specifications.
• Utilize a spray gun to paint primers and paint on aviation components per the manufacturers’ criteria.
• Clean painting equipment daily.
• Apply specialty coatings to aviation components as required.
• Set digital oven timers and temperatures.
• Monitor times closely to ensure proper curing time for paint is allowed.
• Ensures up-to-date knowledge of all tools and proper use of equipment within assigned area of responsibility.
• Document maintenance records of all repair work orders performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years of aviation accessory paint experience is required.
• Flexible to changing workloads/priorities based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an orderly and productive work environment.
• Ability to function in fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Basic computer operating skills (Word).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.