Painter

Location: Nationwide – Possible Jobs in Oregon, California, and Nevada

FlexTrades is hiring skilled Aerospace Painters for nationwide project-based assignments. If you have extensive experience in manual spray painting and powder coating in open and closed booths, this is your opportunity to support high-precision aerospace manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-precision spray painting, preferably in aerospace
• Proven ability to meet strict cosmetic and weight specifications with minimal to no rework
• Deep understanding of HVLP spray techniques and fluid dynamics
• Experience painting parts with complex geometries and varying sizes
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking in paint application
• Familiarity with MIL spec standards and digital inspection tools

Key Responsibilities

• Apply high-solid polyurethane paints with precision to meet strict cosmetic and MIL specifications
• Ensure proper fluid rate, spray distance, and gun flow to avoid texture and meet weight requirements
• Mix paints and primers precisely per specified ratios, including high-solid polyurethane topcoats and acid etching primers
• Perform visual inspections and use digital MIL spec gauges to verify paint thickness (3–5 mils max)
• Clean and maintain paint equipment, switch filters, and follow all safety protocols including respirator use
• Reference work instructions, mixing guides, and curing specs to ensure compliance with customer standards

About FlexTrades

FlexTrades is the nation’s leading provider of traveling skilled trade work. For decades, we’ve partnered with companies nationwide to provide top-level talent for their most critical projects. Our work spans manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair in industries from aerospace to energy.