Masker - Part-Time - Aerospace

Job Description

Accurus Aerospace Tulsa, 12716 East Pine Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America

Maskers ensure the application of painting or other coatings is exact—precisely what our customers require. Maskers review blueprints to accurately identify the prep work needed for processing parts and apply masking (tape, paper, plugs) to prevent paint or other processing on surfaces that should not be coated. Maskers verify part cleanliness and damage-free surfaces to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

• Reads and interprets blueprints to determine required work procedures and identify materials required.
• Uses cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, cloth, and/or steam to clean surfaces of work pieces in preparation for coating.
• Follows established work instructions and safety procedures including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use, storage, and disposition of hazardous materials.
• Uses precision measuring tools such as calipers or other gauges to determine areas needed for masking according to blueprints or drawings.
• Uses precision cutting tools such as X‑acto style blades/knives to accurately shape masking materials, including tiny materials and hard-to-reach areas requiring manual dexterity with sometimes very limited access.
• Applies masking or other such materials to ensure surfaces are protected during processing procedures.
• Rinses, drains, and/or wipes coated work pieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate the setting of finish coats on work pieces.
• Demasks and cleans parts as required after coatings or processes have been performed, paying close attention to ensure masking materials applied were correct and adequate in meeting customer/drawing requirements.
• Performs other incidental duties as may be required.
• Maintains regular attendance on‑site at the workplace.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Experience in precision masking or similar is preferred.

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints; experience interpreting finish specs is preferred.
• Precise dexterity and the ability to apply masking in small places and to make precise cuts using an X‑acto or similar pointed blade is required.
• Hand strength and stability to effectively and accurately use precision cutting instruments is required.

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility.
• Sit for long periods to perform job duties.
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting and material‑handling equipment.
• Frequently reaches overhead, out, or down to perform duties.
• Occasionally climbs steps, stairs, or ladders.
• Occasionally bends, crawls, stoops, squats, or kneels.
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, apply and remove masking materials, and operate precision cutting tools.
• Accurately distinguishes colors.
• Requires visual acuity to interpret drawings, sketches, and readings on gauges and other measuring devices, and to ensure precise application of masking materials.

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required) occasionally.
• Extreme temperatures occasionally.
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, sharp blades, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually).

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.