Join the Piper Team

 Piper’s worldwide headquarters is based in beautiful Vero Beach, FL., – located just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. We are the largest private employer in Indian River County and offer exciting and enriching careers. We aim to be the best. So it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people in and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still. That’s why we provide a supportive team-working environment in which each individual’s needs are respected. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll help us make the most of our business. And we’ll help you make the most of your career. So, make Piper Aircraft your ultimate destination. Together, we’ll go further than you ever thought possible. 

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Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Are you a current Piper Employee? If yes, click here.

Current openings:

Small Parts Paint Worker  (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Manufacturing - Entry Level

Small Parts Paint Worker compensation range(based on experience level)$17.50- $21/hr

Small Parts Paint Worker I($17.50/hr-$19/hr)

Hang parts and load baskets for cleaning operations.

Operate part washing equipment.

Process parts through chem film tank line.

Apply rust inhibitor to parts as specified.

Properly identify parts using blueprints.

Mask or plug areas on simple parts that are not to be coated as specified on blueprints.

Maintain the departments compliance with Piper QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.

Rework discrepancies as necessary.

Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve the teams performance including schedule delivery, reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, increasing productivity and generating cost reductions.

Partner with senior teammates within career path to receive and share practical knowledge for proper training to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.

Adhere and maintain all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.

Perform duties as assigned by supervision

Small Parts Paint Worker II($19/hr-$21/hr)

Mask or plug areas on intricate and complex parts that are not to be coated as specified on blueprints.

Process parts through clean line utilizing overhead crane.

Maintain wash and clean line tank chemistry under guidance from QA and engineering.

Operate ovens for curing of primed parts.

Assist painters with staging and prep of product and materials.

Inspect and buy off own work using Piper inspection certifications.

Assist with training and cross training of Team Members to attain acceptable levels of performance.

Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve the teams performance including reduction of late work, elimination of quality defects & scrap, increasing productivity and generating cost reductions.

Ability to and willingness to receive and share practical knowledge, train, and mentor teammates within career path to perform necessary job functions and requirements in order to attain satisfactory levels of performance and production effectivity.

Adhere, maintain and assist teammates within career path to all departmental compliance requirements such as Safety, Environmental Protection, FOD and Tool Control, 5S and other assigned programs.

Perform duties of lower graded position within Career Path and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Related painter experience requirements:

o Small Parts Paint Worker I: 1 year of experience

o Small Parts Paint Worker II: 1 3 years of experience

Ability to work scheduled shift and hours, including overtime

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Use of hand and power tools as required

Follow all safety procedures

Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Adhere to Piper Drawings, Process Specifications (PPS) and other manufacturing instructions

Piper Benefits Overview

Core Health Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

Basic Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)

11 company holidays

Voluntary Benefits:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)

Accident Plan

Critical Illness

Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)

Hospital StayPay

Preferred Legal Plan