Finish Cell Support Technician

Orion Industries • Auburn, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for a Cell Support Technician, with three distinct levels of responsibility (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3). The role involves supporting manufacturing operations, particularly in a paint cell environment, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to safety and company best practices. Higher levels involve mentoring, advanced technical skills, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Customer service skills; able to relate well to all internal and external customers.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail.
• Two plus years’ experience in aerospace finishing (Level 2+).
• Ability to independently mix and apply aerospace primers (Level 2+).
• Ability to independently operate painting equipment (Level 2+).
• Experience with aerospace finishing specifications (i.e., BAC specifications) (Level 2+).
• Five plus years’ experience in aerospace finishing (Level 3+).
• Ability to independently mix and apply all primers and topcoats (Level 3+).
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of aerospace finishing specifications (Level 3+).
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of PSCA requirements for the paint booth, as well as fire and safety requirements (Level 3+).
• Experience developing tooling and production processes (Level 3+).
• Frequent use of computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 35 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, solvents, paints, etc.
• Consistent exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses.
• Consistent exposure to excess noise levels, occasionally requiring the use of Hearing Protection.
• US Person Status: US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, including for marijuana and cannabis metabolites.
• Must pass a background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with paint application desired (Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Verify part counts against work order.
• Identify defects in workmanship regarding finishes, physical damage, and part identification.
• Meet Orion safety and quality system requirements.
• Maintain 6S and Lean manufacturing best practices.
• Utilize ERP system to document work movement.
• Process work within performance and delivery requirements.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Follow communicated job priority instructions.
• Communicate production delays and problems to appropriate supervision.
• Support all members of the Manufacturing and Orion team fully.
• Participate in team and company meetings.
• Model proper work ethics, behaviors, hygiene, and dress.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Read and understand work order/Job Traveler.
• Layout parts for painting and identify appropriately.
• Maintain flow of department including monitoring jobs to come out of oven when cure is complete.
• Separate, identify, and move jobs to appropriate job work queues after prep is completed.
• Instruct and mentor Program Participants (Level 2+).
• Provide immediate feedback to Program Participants on critical performance (Level 2+).
• Restock supplies to meet min/max quantities (Level 2+).
• Understand current flow of production parts and how to group and separate accordingly (Level 2+).
• Know proper setup of production layout and correct preparation of production parts per specifications including taping parts for paint layout (Level 2+).
• Verify parts meet the proper specifications including thickness, appearance, and overall quality using the appropriate tools including a Permascope that has been calibrated using specific shims (Level 2+).
• Maintain inspection authority to buy off part identification operation on the work orders (Level 3+).
• Participate in safety and quality investigations and recommends corrective action (Level 3+).
• Ensure all Finish Cell testing within the Paint Cell is completed with a passing score (Level 3+).
• Understand proper documentation and ability to complete work instructions as needed to meet the proper customer specifications (Level 3+).
• Maintain inventory and shelf life of supplies by periodic inventory counts and completes purchase requisitions to meet demand (Level 3+).
• Navigate and understand customer specifications and work instructions (Level 3+).
• Possess knowledge of spray equipment; perform maintenance and rebuilding as necessary (Level 3+).
• Mix touch up paint kits, maintaining proper identification and labeling (Level 3+).

Benefits

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life & ADD, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Company-paid life, ADD, and long term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed