This is a Painter position with a company in Columbus, MS.

Summary: The Painter works primarily, but not exclusively, in paint area performing painting operations along with the fabrication of detail parts to include sub-assemblies and assemblies of aircraft parts per customer's design and unique livery requirements. Verifies aircraft parts are ready for exterior finish. Develops necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft parts. Interprets high level requirements to develop methods and work sequences to meet production objectives. Works with cross-functional teams and does what it takes to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Duties and Responsibilities: Set up and operate methods to paint detail parts using spray gun. Use close tolerance measuring tools i.e. scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages and like tools. Handle, mix and apply various epoxy resin materials and systems. Use and maintain customer supplied tooling for executing precision work. Read and interpret blueprints.  Follow engineering planning, and accurately fill out and complete work orders.  Follow all regulatory requirements relative to use of paint on the shop floor. Use hand/power tools in a safe and efficient manner to shape and form simple and complex components. Complete self-verification procedure on work orders and other required documents. Support company Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program. Provide back up support for assembly work to meet production targets. Successfully complete training as required to maintain efficiency on the job. Comply with good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures. Support other Aurora Flight Sciences sites as required.  Perform other tasks as required by site leadership.

Requirements/Qualifications: High School Diploma (GED) and one (1) or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate Degree). Experience in painting using spray gun equipment (automotive body shop or aerospace) as well as fabrication and assembly of metallic and non-metallic parts used on operational aircraft or equivalent combination of education and training. Knowledge of geometric tolerances is required. Proficient in the use of computers and equipment utilizing computer technology in the fabrication of aircraft parts. Must be a US Person.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.