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Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the setup and application of primer and finish coat. Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations.
Job Responsibility
Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints
Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents
Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint
Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering-planning
Mix ingredients to create specific finishes
Trim excess material
Use any equipment (e.g., computers or hand, power and air tools) needed to complete paint assignments
Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required
Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal instruction
Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits
Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g. isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work
Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties
Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems as pertains to the paint process
Ensure daily logs are completed for air quality prior to paint operations
Utilize required safety equipment and procedures such as respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/ doffing, foot wear and safety eye wear
Compliance with governing regulations including but not limited to BAC, OSHA and customer specifications
Requirements
Able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings
Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness
Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position
See details at close range
Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects
Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects
HS diploma required
Minimum of 1 year(s) of experience pertaining to the skills identified
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred
Nice to have
Understanding of conventional high volume/low pressure (HVLP) paint spray equipment in pressure, gravity and siphon-fed variants, as well as conventional and airless identification pots, pumps and guns
Aircraft or auto body painting experience
Painting prep to include sanding and masking
Two (2) years minimum related experience or equivalent technical certificate
What we offer
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Kansas Aviation tax credit up to $5,000 for up to five years
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations