Aerospace Painter - 1st Shift

Overview

• Reports to:
  
  Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager
• Location:
  
  Kent, WA - onsite
• Type:
  Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Employees in this position will apply a variety of maskants to parts in preparation for paint application. Maskers may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program*. Maskers perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications.

• FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.
• Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands-on environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

• Plans the production for the shift by analyzing what parts are to be painted and coordinating the flow of parts to maximize quality and productivity. Assigns tasks to lower-level employees in the department.
• Receives parts to be painted from paint assistant or coordinator. Verifies what processes are to be completed.
• Work closely with Paint Assistants and other experienced Painters and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Operators and Department Leads.
• Mixes paint to specifications.
• Paints parts with the appropriate thickness as described on the specifications. Verifies paint thickness using an Isoscope.
• Paints by using the best technique to maximize quality and productivity.
• Moves racks or parts between the staging area and oven.
• General review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
• Prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
• Prepare parts as called out in Purchase Orders and Tech Cards.
• Perform inspection, measuring, and testing or part surfaces as required.