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Aircraft Painter

PDS Defense • Wichita, KS • 5h ago

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Aircraft Painter Wichita, KS Posted: 5/26/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218167

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

Positions Available:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#218167

Job Description:

General Statement Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the set up and application of primers and finish coat. Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.

Qualifications include being able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings. Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness. Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position. See details at close range. Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects. Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Tasks include mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints. Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents. Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.

Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint. Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of Alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering planning. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes. Trim excess material. Use any equipment (e.g., computers or hand, power and air tools)needed to complete paint assignments. Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required. Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal instruction. Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits. Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g. isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.

Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties. Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level. Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems as pertains tothe paint process.

Ensure daily logs are completed for air quality prior to paint operations. Utilize required safety equipment and procedures such as respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/doffing, foot wear and safety eyewear. Compliance with governing regulations including but not limited to BAC, OSHA and customerspecifications.Level AI4Employee is able to perform the critical functions of the paint technician such as locate application areas per the engineering p

Skills:

3-5 years of Aircraft painter experience

Spray applications, primer coats, final top coat finishes are some of the requirements

3rd shift, starts at 11 PM, OT is available

Must be able to complete respirator certifications and basic painter skill test

Duration is 3 months with possible extension and manager is open to direct conversion for the right worker

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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