Senior Paint Technician

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Senior Paint Technician to join our team at Korry in a fast-paced, cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environment. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for ensuring all finishing processes meet strict aerospace specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. You will also leverage your experience to develop innovative surface preparation, painting, coating, and curing solutions alongside manufacturing engineering to eliminate rework, improve yield, and increase efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Serve as the technical subject matter expert in the painting and coating department

* Able to train individuals on the use of various paint coatings, including primers, topcoats, and specialty finishes, on cutting-edge hardware using spray guns and other application equipment

* Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for surface preparation, painting, coating, and curing processes

* Continuous improvement activities involving painting/coating technology, in conjunction with the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team, to improve yield and increase labor utilization

* Work on Root Cause/Corrective Actions (RCCA) with the Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to mitigate defects

* Use your experience with paints from various suppliers to inform internal supply chain personnel about potential impacts of supplier changes on production

* Proactively monitor the supply base to address upcoming chemical shortages and obsolescence. This activity will utilize various inputs, such as kanban, MRP signals and operator feedback, to realign min-max quantities to emergent demand

* Assist in developing strong Return on Investment (ROI) analyses for improvements to painting and coating tooling and equipment

* Perform special projects and assigned tasks

Note:

Approximately 85% of this role focuses on maintaining and improving processes, collaborating with engineers, and executing special projects. 15% of the role will be time in the paint booth training new operators and testing new processes/tooling.

Preferred Education:

Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus relevant experience

Preferred Experience:

* 5+years of direct experience with surface preparation, paint mixing, applying paints and coatings and curing/drying in a manufacturing or similar environment

* 2+ years of direct experience in an AS9100 manufacturing facility.

* 5+years of developing painting and coating processes and implementing innovative technologies to enhance quality

* Industry-recognized professional painting certifications, such as NADCAP or PPG certification

* Experience with FOD mitigation program

* Proficiency with advanced application techniques and equipment

* Experience working with paints from numerous suppliers

* Familiarity with automated paint mixing and application systems

Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to interpret Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for proper mixing ratios and application methods

* Ability to train and mentor junior painters

* Skill in safely operating spray coating equipment according to industry standards

* Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and diagnosing faulty equipment and tooling

* Staying current with the latest advancements and industry trends in paint chemistry

* Highly detail-oriented and analytical,approach to technical writing assignments

* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

* Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation

* Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

* Thrive in a fast-paced environment and are empowered to innovate and lead change

Physical Requirements:

* Frequent movement about the production floor, working closely with operations and engineering personnel.

* Continuous use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, etc.

* Uses hands, fingers, and arms to manipulate parts, equipment, tooling, materials, etc.

* Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

* Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.

* The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Pay Range:

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