Textron · 1 day ago
Paint Apprentice - Independence KS
US-Kansas-Independence
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
0+ years expTextron is a manufacturing company seeking a Paint Apprentice to prime and paint aircraft and parts. The role involves surface preparation, mixing paint, and applying finishes under the guidance of higher-grade painters.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
Responsibilities
Under close guidance of higher-grade Painters, performs surface preparation of aircraft prior to painting. Marks areas to be filled. Mixes hardener and filler. Applies hardener and filler to unfinished areas needing smoothing and contouring
Spray primer, paint filler and protective paint on prepared surfaces on a routine or repetitive basis and checks own work for coverage
Mixes paint according to specifications
Prepares plastic or fiberglass parts of aircraft using filler to provide uniform surface for paint adhesion. Uses painting equipment including brushes and spray guns to perform minor rework, touchup, priming, finish painting of partial aircraft when not otherwise engaged in paint preparation duties
Roughs and finishes aircraft parts using various types of sandpaper and hand sanding machines to provide surface for paint adhesion and smooth appearance
Works from oral and written instructions and established procedures
Prepares painted surfaces. Spray primers or various paint finishes to parts, assemblies, or completed aircraft. Uses some judgment in obtaining desired finish. May work under the guidance and instruction of higher-grade Painters
Professionally applies paint to surface maintaining finish requirements acceptable to shop supervision and quality control
Adjusts and cleans spray gun and equipment or other company tools checked out for performing job assignments with appropriate solvents
Responsible only for own work
Performs other related duties as required – applying alodine, washing aircraft or sealing a variety of components
Must maintain passing grades on all schoolwork required for program completion
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification
No experience required
Problem-solving skills
Positive behavior
Good soft skills
Team oriented, self-driven, safety conscious, and goal oriented
Demonstrates the desire to exceed quality and reliability expectations consistently
Preferred
Experience in paint preparation and/or aircraft spray painting or equivalent experience preferred
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
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