Job Description

Joby Aviation Painter

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Responsibilities

1. Paint application using HVLP and electro-static paint systems
2. Equipment set up and maintenance
3. Maintaining 6S principles of sorting, systematic arrangement, shining, standardizing, sustaining and safety
4. Surface preparation
5. Detailed masking
6. Application of base coats, top coats, and clear coats
7. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work with little to no supervision
8. Performs moderately complex to complex filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked
9. Removes excess material and prepares the surface for finishing
10. Performs difficult masking operations
11. Documents the work performed on the work orders
12. Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge
13. Polishes and waxes finished surfaces by cutting and buffing finished surfaces

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3-5 years aircraft painting experience or similar
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Ability to work from heights and wear safety gear
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass routine medical testing
• Ability to see colors
• Strong buffing and polishing skills
• Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes
• Calculates mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials, and paint
• Must have experience cutting and buffing polyesters, urethanes, and acrylic clear coats
• Experience applying primer, topcoat paint, and any spray-applied coatings to detailed parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft interiors to customer or company specifications and industry quality standards
• Familiar with and have operational knowledge of department tools
• Reads work orders, blueprints, and specifications

Working conditions / environment/ special requirements:

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment, flexible hours and different shifts if required

Desired

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and restricted stock units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $32-$46/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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