Job Details

Position: Painter / Prepper Entry Level

Location: Piney Flats TN 37686

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $20/hr. to $38/hr. ON W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is an American industrial conglomerate based in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded by Royal Little in 1923 as the Special Yarns Company. In 2020, this client employed over 33,000 people in 25 different countries. This client ranked 265th on the 2021 Fortune 500 of the largest United States corporations by revenue.

Job Description:

• Must be able to sand, and prep a/c, utilizing hand sanding techniques, as well as machine sanding.
• Must have knowledge of grit types for each sanding application such as general sanding, smoothing of body fillers, sanding prior to applying primers, and topcoats.
• Must be able to sand for final clearcoat, and for machine buffing.
• Must have prior experience of min. of 2 years on the following task's:
• Must be able to Mask irregular items, a/c and a/c parts using various methods to include the use of various masking types such as masking tape, metal specialty tape, and fine line tape.
• Must be able to cover such items with masking paper as well as masking plastic for overspray protection.
• Buffing and final polishing skills recommended but not required.
• Must have the ability to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, sand, mask and tape aircraft and/or aircraft parts for paint with supervision.
• Mix, apply, and smooth cosmetic fillers.
• Spray various materials, such as primer, topcoat, and clear coats with supervision.
• Demonstrate consistent ability to perform tasks with limited errors or rework.
• Properly use PPE as required, to include respirator, and PPE for hazardous materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to climb and work from a ladder while using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to be on feet for duration of shift. Ability to lift to 25 lbs. on a regular basis.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.