Aircraft Painter B

Title: DCTJIB-Aircraft Painter B

Location: North Charleston SC

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Rate: $30 Hourly

Per Diem: $600/wk for those that are eligible

Job Description:

• Client is seeking an Experienced - Aircraft Painter in Paint on the 787 Program in North Charleston South Carolina.
• 3-4 weeks - site foundational

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs painting of aircraft sections per customers design and unique livery requirements.
• Verifies aircraft is ready for exterior finish.
• Makes necessary patterns performs layout and applies prescribed primers paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.
• This position is 100% selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
• This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926 Subpart D.
• Candidates must be able to support all shifts per business needs. Shifts will be assigned during assignment to meet business needs.
• Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. Failure of training may be cause for assignment termination
• Paint Experience:
• Adhesive Materials/Processes - Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy urethane polyimide reinforcements etc) and processes.
• Color Match - Knowledge of color space color analysis paint formulation and paint application techniques to evaluate match and develop decorative finishes.
• Engineering Drawings & Specs - Ability to read understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g. blueprint/schematic reading specification change design).
• General Shop Processes - Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention material handling safety calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
• Materials & Processing - Knowledge of material processing for metals (e.g. welding forging heat treat machining forming) polymers and composites (e.g. autoclave curing lay-up co-curing repair) sealants and finishes processing (e.g. plating painting surface preparation fay surface sealing fillet sealing) and ceramic (e.g. high temperature processing machining) and electronic materials (e.g. soldering printed circuit board cleaning conformal coating).
• Organic Chemical Processing - Knowledge of organic chemical processes (such as top-coating priming surface cleaning).
• Polymers & Composite Materials - Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon fiberglass aramid adhesives thermoset/thermoplastic resins).
• Ability to perform the following requirements:
• Lift less than 25 pounds (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds) bend and twist at the waist walk crawl crouch stand for long periods kneel reach climb/balance flexion/extension
• Contact with sealants and solvents exposure to noise working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face eyes ears hand and arms as required.
• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
• Handle use and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder steps or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck sitting crawling squatting bend/stoop lying down and operate foot controls
• Occasional contact with metals
• Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions
• Frequent exposure to noise

Basic qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be willing to work any shift assigned including overtime.
• Required to wear fall protection gear safety equipment and masks.( OSHA STD state)
• Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aircraft automotive or general painting.
• Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
• Ability to complete Fall protection training.
• Preferred qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Aircraft paint experience:
• Suitable candidates will preferably have greater than THREE years of Aerospace paint experience. Relevant paint experience is considered painting multi-staged paint processes (base coat/clear coat) at large scale with compressed air (automobile boat etc.).
• TRAINING REQUIREMENT
• Training duration 3 4 weeks on first shift
• This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926 Subpart D.
• Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. Failure of training may be cause for assignment termination
• Days /Shift Hours: 7 DIFFERENT SHIFTS
• 3rd Shift 11p-6a Mon-Fri (starting sun night 11p)
• 1st Shift 6a-230p Mon-Fri
• 2nd Shift 230p-11p Mon-Fri
• Alternative Work Schedule
• 1st Shift 5a-330p Mon-Thu (A Shift)
• 2nd Shift 5p-330a Mon-Thu (B Shift)
• 1st Shift 5a-530p Fri-Sun (C Shift)
• 2nd Shift 5p-530a Fri-Sun (D Shift)
• Dress Code South Carolina Teamwear Provided at the teamwear store

Education / Experience:

• 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).

Additional Comments:

• START DATES
• 2/6/2026
• 3/13/2026
• Please include following language in the official offer to candidates:
• Acceptance of this offer means you understand the training commitment and are comfortable with relocating (if you are not local).
• As a reminder the hiring team does not plan on interviewing so its very important to vet the candidates and ensure they understand the position requirements.

Position Comments:

• Shifts: MULTIPLE must be willing to work all 7 shifts see job description for more information
• Onsite/remote/hybrid: ONSITE
• Interview Information: Phone interviews
• Physical demands (if any):
• Lift less than 25 pounds (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds) bend and twist at the waist walk crawl crouch stand for long periods kneel reach climb/balance flexion/extension
• Contact with sealants and solvents exposure to noise working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face eyes ears hand and arms as required.
• Read write and comprehend the English language
• Handle use and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder steps or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck sitting crawling squatting bend/stoop lying down and operate foot controls
• Occasional contact with metals
• Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions
• Frequent exposure to noise
• Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment formal classroom training
• TRAINING REQUIREMENT
• Training duration 4 4.5 weeks
• This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926 Subpart D.
• Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. This is a contingency for this assignment.

Per Diem: $600/wk for those that are eligible