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Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
At Prestwick Service Centre we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelles systems and engine components. An opportunity has arisen for a Spray Painter to work within our Operational Business Units.
We require experienced individuals who will contribute to our success, whilst upholding our reputation as a leading provider of quality MRO services with our European and Middle Eastern customers.
Key Responsibilities
1. The preparation, priming and spray painting of aircraft engine nacelle systems in line with customer specifications and regulatory requirements
2. Working with various tools and materials
3. Working within a highly skilled team
4. Working to tight deadlines to meet customer requirements
5. Identifying and implementing process improvements
Candidate Requirements
Essentials
6. Time served in a relevant discipline (with trade papers or an equivalent mechanical qualification/or SVQ Level 3 in Spray Painting or equivalent)
7. Mechanical experience and an understanding of technical manuals, blueprints, inspection and working to ISO quality standards, ideally within the aerospace industry
8. Compliance with all Collins Aerospace policies and procedures inclusive of EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, and Global Trade requirements
Desirable
9. Experience of Polyurethane paints and epoxy primers would be highly beneficial
10. SAP experience (or similar operating systems) would be advantageous although not essential
11. An understanding of the principles of Lean/Continuous Improvement would be advantageous.
The role requires flexibility in rapidly evolving global aviation market. Dayshift/backshift rotation will be required in the role (with associated competitive premiums) and will be complemented with a comprehensive training working within a culture based on positive assumptions that supports personal growth and development.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
12. Competitive Salary
13. Pension scheme which operates a double match*
14. Private Healthcare
15. Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
16. Annual Leave Buy / Sell opportunity each year
17. Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform
18. Consideration of flexibility
19. and much more………
Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our customers, workforce, and workplace. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry.