Aeronautical Painter

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Position Summary: We are seeking a painter with experience in the aerospace sector to prepare, execute, and report metallic painting processes within the Production Department. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in aircraft painting and application of aerospace materials 2. Advanced proficiency in painting techniques using acrylics, lacquers, and varnishes 3. Ability to perform basic sheet metal and bodywork repairs **About PLD Space:** PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities. It specializes in launching satellites and people into space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global reference in the space launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With a team of over 350 employees and total funding of €220 million, PLD Space operates Europe’s largest private test facility located in Teruel (Spain), and conducts launches from two launch sites: El Arenosillo in Huelva (Spain) and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages over 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructure. Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and independent satellite access to space based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is capable of delivering top-tier launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international governmental entities. **Mission** Your primary mission within the Production Department will be to prepare, execute, and report various metallic painting processes. **Desired Requirements** * Minimum 2 years’ prior experience as an aircraft painter. * Advanced knowledge of painting techniques using acrylics, lacquers, and varnishes in the aerospace sector. * Ability to perform basic sheet metal and bodywork repairs. * Safe handling of tools such as paint spray guns, sanders, grinders, etc. * Experience applying paint, cork, and thermal insulation materials onto aerospace structures. * Proficiency in handling silicones and contact adhesives. **Benefits** **Health and Well-being** * On-site physiotherapy * 50% subsidy toward your medical insurance * Competitive pricing for adding family members to your medical insurance * Healthy snacks and varied fruit **Never Stop Learning** * We encourage hands-on learning * We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork **Find Your Balance** * 23 vacation days + December 24 and 31. * Flexible working hours **Financial Health… and Flexible Compensation** * Daycare * Meal vouchers * Transportation allowance * Training **Values** We hold five core beliefs that guide how PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies: * Teamwork * Effort * Dynamism * Commitment * Make It Easy Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!