Aerospace Protective Coatings Technician

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace coating and thermal protection applications
• Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding, RTV bonding of TPS, ablative TPS materials, foam insulation applications, pressure sensitive adhesive applications, vacuum bagging, thermal blankets, applying sealants, conversion coatings, primers, adhesives, and other special finishes
• Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling
• Must be able to be respirator qualified
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Painting and sealing processes on the vehicle, including surface preparation, masking, application, and chemicals handling
• Performing hand and spray-on applications of paints and foam insulation onto flight hardware
• Application of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, based on specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns
• Application of thermal protection systems (TPS) onto flight hardware
• Performing surface preparation, fixturing, adhesive application, gap filling, and vacuum bagging of large structures
• Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealants, primers, RTV adhesives, solvents, foam insulation, and consumable materials
• Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects
• Ability to support scheduled work shift, overtime, and weekends if/when vital.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $38.50 - $46.20 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• Merritt Island, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person