Job Details
** Platform Aerospace**
** Painter/Fabrication Technician**
Hollywood, MD 20636
**JOB TITLE: PAINTER/FABRICATION TECHNICIAN**
**DEPARTMENT: FABRICATION & MODIFICATION**
**REPORTS TO: FABRICATION & MODIFICATION MANAGER**
**CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT**
**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**
The successful candidate will be responsible for sanding and preparing surfaces for paint, mixing, and applying paint products. With minor supervision of a senior fabricator, be able to fabricate, integrate, install, and perform repairs on aircraft sheet metal and mechanical components.
**DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
* Utilize detailed blueprints to layout pieces to be fabricated and installed.
* Layout and fabricate aircraft parts such as ribs, stringers, doublers, etc. using standard sheet metal repair techniques using measuring tools such as calipers, dial calipers and scales.
* Utilize fabrication machines including drill press, band saw, chop saw, bending breaks and shears.
* Ensure quality standards within guidance of all safety and regulatory regulations and requirements.
* Must be able to hold tolerances within .005 inches.
* Must become familiar with the different properties and strengths of aluminum, and stainless steel.
* Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.
**BASIC REQUIREMENTS LEVEL II:**
* High school diploma with at least 2-5 years of experience in performing the stated functions
* Ability to obtain a security clearance
* Sheet metal Fabrication experience
* Must have Industrial Painting experience
* Must be familiar with Mil Specs components and processes
* Experience performing all aspects of multi component painting and Powder coating processes
* Must be able to lift 50lbs.
**BASIC REQUIREMENTS LEVEL III:**
* High school diploma with more than 5 years of experience in performing the stated functions
* Ability to obtain a security clearance
* Sheet metal Fabrication experience
* Must have Industrial Painting experience
* Must be familiar with Mil Specs components and processes
* Experience performing all aspects of multi component painting and Powder coating processes
* Must be able to lift 50lbs.
**PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:**
* Able to use standard Aircraft and Industrial paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, fluid measuring equipment, and common hand tools.
* Aircraft Structural Repair, Aviation Corrosion Control and Aircraft/Mil-Spec Paint and Finish experience.
* Experience with Cerakote Application
**BENEFITS:**
Platform Aerospace provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the success of our people and our company. Platform Aerospace's benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family
* Medical, dental, vision Insurance
* Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
* Partial 401(k) match
* Paid vacation and holiday
* Educational Assistance
* Flexible work schedule