Assembly/Paint Technician

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking an Assembly/Paint Technician for a 6-month contract-to-hire position in Austin, TX. The selected candidate will focus on precision paint application, touch-up, and masking in support of aerospace and defense assemblies. This role requires strong attention to detail, blueprint reading skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

Experience with assembly and precision paint/coating application

Ability to perform masking and touch-up on small assemblies

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to communicate via computer systems

Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, and process sheets

Experience using measurement tools such as scales, micrometers, and calipers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets

Preferred Skills

Prior experience with media blasting, stenciling, or chemical coatings

Aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing background

Experience applying coatings where thickness and dimension tolerances are critical

Position Responsibilities

Apply chemical coatings and perform paint touch-up on assemblies

Prepare surfaces of machined and sheet metal parts by cleaning, stripping, abrading, sanding, and masking

Use hand and power tools, jigs, masking aids, and saws as required

Precisely mask "keep-out " zones and apply coatings to critical tolerances

Perform stenciling, unmasking, and finishing operations per process requirements

Use PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) while maintaining a safe work environment

Work independently to meet production rate and quality goals

Job ID: 7188

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