Operator Paint (Technical Peak Season _ Pool)

SAA Technical
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

Job Purpose

    
Perform final Preparation of Aircraft and parts for paint strip or painting this includes the use of hand 
tools and pneumatic machinery (Orbital sanders)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          


Reporting To

Manager: Back Shop

Responsibilities

Perform preparation of aircraft and parts


Sanding / Masking

Acknowledge receipt and monitor movement of work in progress

Complete and sign all relevant documentation

Assist with general hangar and workshop house keeping:

Cleaning of work area/equipmentEquipment, spares and material movement

Assist technicians with general preparation

Washing and cleaning of aircraft parts

Sanding aircraft parts 

Clean the work area and all general workshop housekeeping 

Assit with sealant activities, e.g removal, cleaning of lap joints, apllication and removal of masking tape 

Complete and sign all relevant documentation (Labour Reporting)

Assist with the controlling and movement of spares, equipment and materials

Removing tap eetc after any job completion

Perform any other duties alocated by paint technician, SLT, Production Leader or Senior Manager

Must be prepared to work at various heights

be prepared to work with a variety of chemicals, thinners and other solvents 

No parts are to be placed on floor without protective materila 

Applicant must be able to mask certain areas of aircraft and aircraft parts prior to painting 

All work to be carried out as per lay down procedure

Requirements

    
Have knowledge of the SAA Technical Organisation

Have inter-personal skills

Have knowledge of hazardous material/chemicals

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Qualifications

    
Grade 12 or equivalent

PC Literate

6 Months Expeience in Paint section

Grade Twelve (Matric) or Equivalent = NQF Level 4

Personal Qualities & Competencies

    
Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; 
Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People
Self-motivated
Team player

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You'll apply on SAA Technical's own site before 4 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Posted26 October 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
SAA Technical
Kempton Park, Gauteng

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