Aircraft Painter (Entry level)

• 310118

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Position Summary:

This position will work as a team member in the Paint department assisting in refinishing helicopters and helicopter parts.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, sand, mask and tape aircraft and/or aircraft parts for paint with supervision

• Mix, apply, and smooth cosmetic fillers with supervision

• Demonstrate consistent ability to perform tasks with limited errors or rework

• Properly use PPE as required, to include respirator, and PPE for hazardous materials

• Work overtime as determined by business need

• Other duties as assigned

This position may be required to work 1st or 2nd shift depending on delivery commitments and schedule.

Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Understanding of paint processes and related materials
• Basic computer skills
• Previous experience related to job duties, such as demonstrated skill in auto body refinishing preferred. Significant experience (up to 4 years) may qualify candidate for a higher level/ pay grade.

Educational Requirement:

• High school diploma or GED

Physical requirements:

• Ability to climb and work from a ladder while using appropriate equipment
• Ability to be on feet for duration of shift
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment that embodies one of our core values, Lift Each Other Up. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location US-Tennessee-Piney Flats

Job Field Manufacturing

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Job Posting 01/27/2023, 10:42:19 AM

Relocation Available

Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.