Aircraft Detailer / Painter Assistant - Afternoon Shift

WHO WE ARE

Epic Aircraft, based in beautiful Bend, Oregon, is the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, all composite, six-seat single-engine turboprop aircraft. We're seeking talented and creative individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in theaerospace and/or composite technology industries.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Position inthe Paint & Body Shop Department
• Competitive wages
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• Afternoon Shift: Four (4) 10-hour days: Monday Thursday 2:30 pm - 1:00 am
• Hourly wageshift differential(more $ than morning shift)
• Three (3) weeks of paid time off (Includes a Paid Week Off Between Christmas and New Year)
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
• 401K retirement plan with a 3% matching program
• Pay increases based on performance
• Friendly team environment and fun company events

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a member of the Paint and Body Shop Team, The AircraftDetailer/Painter Assistantwill be assisting with bodywork, priming, sanding, blocking, skimming, and masking. Will also use body shop tools and spray equipment in addition to fillers, resins, epoxy, polyurethane, and urethane primers. Expectations may include:

• Cutting and buffing fresh clearcoat
• Fixing any dust or debris in clearcoat
• Correcting runs
• Polishing blends
• Small spot-ins for burns, chips, or scratches
• Completing all paperwork

Other Duties May Include:

• Helping the painters set up for painting parts
• Washing parts
• Fixing masking
• Inspecting primed parts for defects prior to paint
• Prepping parts between coats of paint

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Prior Bodywork and/or painting experience on aircraft orin the automotive field is required
• Minimum 3 years of cutting and buffing or painting experience
• Able to work as part of a team with a great attitude
• High standards for following instructions, detailed work, and work quality
• Able to stand for extended periods and move about the facility as needed
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined, organized, and driven individual
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future

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