MPG Painting Technician

TAT Piedmont is part of a multi-site, global aerospace company dedicated to our customer experience of exceeding expectations. We are the leading APU leasing and repair station for key commercial and military aircraft solutions with over 50 years of experience in the industry. We have an ambitious and fast-growing environment that believes in the power of team collaboration with the deep-rooted belief that there is no substitution to personal relationships and interactions. We offer a flexible work environment enabling talented individuals to fulfill their development goals through drive, energy, and passion for the customer.

TAT Piedmont (Piedmont Aviation Component Services) is looking for qualified MPG Painting Technician . APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is a turbine engine utilized on the aircraft to provide electrical and pneumatic power during periods when the main engines are not running.

Schedules available:

The following is a list of job duties that an MPG Painting Technician will perform:

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the cleaning, prepping (masking parts per blueprints), painting, drying and travelers related to components, parts and tools.
• Read and comply with work instructions.
• Accurately complete work orders, BOMs, data inputs within ERP system.
• Read and understand Commercial, FAA, EASA, Repair Station, and ISO documentations.
• Must be familiar with epoxy primers and top coats to a high gloss finish without runs, sags, or dry spray feed using gravity paint gun.
• Understand and practice safe and efficient productive use of tools.
• Immediately report to any supervisor any safety, quality or un-ethical actions or conditions they perceive to exist for immediate evaluation and resolution.
• Operate, maintain and service specialized equipment.
• Follow proper mixing rations, induction times and dry times, as well as use mil gage to check paint thickness as required.
• Identify improper and unacceptable finish application and have the ability to problem solve paint application issues and then repair issues.
• Manage time to complete paint tasks on time.

Requirements

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in aerospace or automotive.
• Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test and be cleared to use a respirator.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Read and adhere to verbal and written instructions.
• Make basic decisions and work with deadlines while understanding pressure.
• Work with people and communicate (both oral and written communication) with other personnel and management effectively.

Benefits

Piedmont Aviation Component Services, a subsidiary of TAT Technologies, is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.