Primer Painter: 4th shift

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Full Time Regular Auburn Plant One, Auburn, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively priced products and services that exceed customers’ rigorous standards and expectations for excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded nonprofit organization with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Primer Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform spray application of primer to the surfaces of manufactured aerospace parts.

• Inspect parts prior to painting to identify damage, defects, or processing issues; coordinate with the Quality Department as needed before proceeding.
• Prepare parts for painting by ensuring surfaces are clean and free of dirt or foreign materials; communicate racking position, setup, and layout to Paint Helpers.
• Select, mix, and apply paint according to work order specifications using appropriate methods (e.g., spray gun or tube application).
• Maintain knowledge of current specifications and requirements; clean and maintain spray equipment, paint areas, and mixing rooms, including changing filters as needed.
• Handle hazardous materials safely, including proper waste disposal and labeling, while following all safety procedures and regulations.
• Consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including proper respirator use and maintenance.

• Ability to apply all types of primer paints in accordance with specifications.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work independently using established criteria (e.g., part size, application, and rack usage).
• Strong adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to identify, organize, and evaluate information, including recognizing similarities and differences and performing basic math calculations.
• Manual dexterity, including the ability to quickly and accurately grasp and manipulate parts using hands and arms.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

This position may require access to sensitive information, which must be handled with the utmost discretion. This means that information and/or documentation related to employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

• High school education or GED; or
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply. These rules require that only “U.S. persons,” as defined by law, can access, view, or share sensitive information or materials related to defense and military technologies. A “U.S. person” is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or someone admitted as a refugee or asylee.

The physical demands and work environment described here are typical for this job. Employees must be able to meet these requirements to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform these duties.

• Constant exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment with moderate noise and hazardous materials (liquid, aerated, and solid).
• Constant standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands for non-forceful grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive motion.
• Constant use of respiratory protection; employees must be clean-shaven daily where required.
• Frequent bending, squatting, and twisting.
• Occasional sitting at a computer workstation and working above shoulder…