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          "text": "<p>The Paint Prep Technician reports directly to the Paint Technician for guidance on tasks and priorities. The Paint Prepper is responsible for properly prepping the aircraft surface for painting.</p><p><strong>Major Responsibilities of the Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Keep all workshop areas, including materials and paint cabinets, clean, stocked, and organized at all times.</li><li>Keep all tools and parts hanging hardware in good condition, immediately reporting any damaged, worn, or misused equipment.</li><li>Use all provided tools, parts hanging hardware as intended, without deviating from their primary purpose.</li><li>Conducting surface preparation including sanding, polishing, coating, and priming to ensure proper adhesion.</li><li>Inspecting aircraft surfaces for defects, corrosion, or damage that may affect the paint application.</li><li>Applying primers, fillers, and sealants to aircraft surfaces.</li><li>Using scrapers, solvents, sandpaper, acids, and other refinishing products to strip, clean, and prep aircraft for exterior refinishing.</li><li>Utilizing techniques such as sanding, stripping, etching, alodizing, cleaning, and masking to ensure smooth and uniform surfaces for paint adhesion.</li><li>Adhere to all instructions related to priming, metal treating, seam sealing, and body filler as outlined in the product instructions available at the paint shop podium.</li><li>Follow all the procedures outlined in the Paint Shop Procedures Manual, which is provided and maintained at the Paint Shop podium.</li><li>Immediately report any defects or mistakes found during the prep process to the Paint Technician.</li><li>Ensure you fully understand the tasks assigned before proceeding. If unsure, seek guidance from the Paint Technician or senior Paint Prep Technicians to avoid any damage to parts or aircraft.</li><li>Collaborating with the paint team to ensure proper communication and coordination during the painting process.</li><li>Documenting work processes and materials used, maintaining accurate records for each project.</li><li>Notify the Paint Technician upon completion of tasks. The Paint Technician will inspect the work to ensure it's done correctly.</li><li>Report any deviations from paint shop procedures or safety violations immediately to the Paint Technician or Paint Department Manager.</li><li>Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE). Report any damaged or worn safety gear immediately.</li><li>Complete timesheets at the end of each workday to ensure timely payroll processing.</li><li>Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with clients, vendors, and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.</li><li>Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Paint Technician or Paint Department Manager, even if they are not explicitly listed in this role description.</li></ul>",
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