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Aircraft Painter

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Painter position at 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.?

Title: Aircraft Painter
Location: North Charleston SC
Duration: 6 months Contract (Possibility for extension)
Pay Rate: $29/Hour on W2 without Benefits
Shifts Schedule:  Days /Shift Hours: 7 DIFFERENT SHIFTS- 3rd Shift 11p-6a Mon-Fri (starting sun night 11p)
  • 1st Shift 6a-230p Mon-Fri
  • 2nd Shift 230p-11p Mon-Fri
  • Alternative Work Schedule
  • 1st Shift 5a-330p Mon-Thu (A Shift)
  • 2nd Shift 5p-330a Mon-Thu (B Shift)
  • 1st Shift 5a-530p Fri-Sun (C Shift)
  • 2nd Shift 5p-530a Fri-Sun (D Shift)
Role & Responsibilities:
  • Performs painting of aircraft sections per customer's design and unique livery requirements.
  • Verifies aircraft is ready for exterior finish.
  • Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
  • Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
  • Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.
  • This position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
  • This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D.
  • Candidates must be able to support all shifts per business needs. Shifts will be assigned during assignment to meet business needs.
  • Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. Failure of training may be cause for assignment termination
Required Experience:
  • Adhesive Materials/Processes - Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, etc) and processes.
  • Color Match - Knowledge of color space, color analysis, paint formulation, and paint application techniques to evaluate, match, and develop decorative finishes.
  • Engineering Drawings & Specs - Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
  • General Shop Processes - Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
  • Materials & Processing - Knowledge of material processing for metals (e.g., welding forging, heat treat, machining, forming), polymers and composites (e.g., autoclave curing, lay-up, co-curing, repair), sealants and finishes processing (e.g., plating, painting, surface preparation, fay surface sealing, fillet sealing), and ceramic (e.g., high temperature processing, machining) and electronic materials (e.g., soldering, printed circuit board cleaning, conformal coating).
  • Organic Chemical Processing - Knowledge of organic chemical processes (such as top-coating, priming, surface cleaning).
  • Polymers & Composite Materials - Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).
Ability to perform the following requirements:
  • Lift less than 25 pounds (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension
  • Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
  • Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
  • Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
  • Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
  • Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
  • Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
  • Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
  • Frequent walking on flat surfaces
  • Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
  • Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
  • Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
  • Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls
  • Occasional contact with metals
  • Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions
  • Frequent exposure to noise
Required Skills/Experience:
  • Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including overtime.
  • Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.( OSHA STD state)
  • Suitable candidates for these aircraft painter positions will have either a minimum of THREE years of relevant paint experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, or general painting.
  • Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
  • Ability to complete Fall protection training.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Suitable candidates will preferably have greater than THREE years of Aerospace paint experience. Relevant paint experience is considered painting multi-staged paint processes (base coat/clear coat) at large scale with compressed air (automobile, boat, etc.).
  • Previous Boeing experience.
Education / Experience:          
  • Typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000 people including 600 Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115 Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80 commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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