Finish Cell Support Technician

ORION INDUSTRIES•Auburn, WA

4d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Finish Cell Support Technician supports paint-cell production by verifying part counts and workmanship, processing work orders, preparing and organizing parts, maintaining production flow, and meeting safety, quality, productivity, and delivery requirements. The role uses ERP systems to document work movement and requires coordination with supervisors and manufacturing team members. The position has three levels of responsibility. Level 1 covers core inspection, work-order processing, part layout and identification, production queue movement, monitoring cured parts coming out of the oven, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Level 2 adds mentoring Program Participants, restocking supplies, managing production-part flow and layout, preparing parts to specifications, and verifying finish quality and thickness with appropriate tools, including a calibrated Permascope. Level 3 adds inspection sign-off authority, participation in safety and quality investigations, ensuring paint-cell tests pass, preparing documentation and work instructions, managing supply inventory and requisitions, interpreting customer specifications, maintaining spray equipment, and mixing and labeling touch-up paint kits. The role involves frequent computer use and handling materials, frequent sensory and communication demands, occasional lifting up to 35 pounds, exposure to chemicals and paint products, and consistent work on a manufacturing shop floor with safety glasses and, at times, hearing protection. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Level 1: Previous experience with paint application is desired.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer service skills and ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
High level of attention to detail.
Level 2: Two or more years of experience in aerospace finishing.
Ability to independently mix and apply aerospace primers.
Ability to independently operate painting equipment.
Experience with aerospace finishing specifications, such as BAC specifications.
Level 3: Five or more years of experience in aerospace finishing.
Ability to independently mix and apply all primers and topcoats.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of aerospace finishing specifications.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of PSCA requirements for the paint booth, as well as fire and safety requirements.
Experience developing tooling and production processes.
Frequent computer use and use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
Frequent vision, hearing, and speaking abilities as described for performing job functions.
Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
Frequent exposure to chemicals, solvents, paints, and similar materials.
Consistent exposure to a manufacturing shop floor requiring safety glasses; hearing protection may occasionally be required due to excess noise.

Responsibilities

Verify part counts against work orders.
Identify workmanship defects, including finish issues, physical damage, and part-identification problems.
Meet Orion safety and quality system requirements and maintain 6S and Lean manufacturing practices.
Use ERP systems, including Epicor and Paylocity, to document work movement.
Meet established productivity standards, follow job-priority instructions, and communicate production delays or problems to appropriate supervision.
Support manufacturing and Orion team members, participate in team and company meetings, and model appropriate work ethics, behavior, hygiene, and dress.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Read and understand work orders and Job Travelers.
Lay out parts for painting and identify them appropriately.
Maintain department flow, including monitoring jobs coming out of the oven after curing.
Separate, identify, and move jobs to appropriate work queues after preparation.
At Level 2, instruct and mentor Program Participants and provide immediate feedback on critical performance.
At Level 2, restock supplies to minimum/maximum quantities and understand how to group and separate production parts according to current flow.
At Level 2, set up production layouts and prepare parts to specifications, including taping parts for paint layout.
At Level 2, verify part specifications, thickness, appearance, and overall quality using appropriate tools, including a Permascope calibrated with specific shims.
At Level 3, maintain inspection authority to approve the part-identification operation on work orders.
At Level 3, participate in safety and quality investigations and recommend corrective action.
At Level 3, ensure all Finish Cell testing within the Paint Cell is completed with a passing score.
At Level 3, understand documentation requirements and complete work instructions as needed to meet customer specifications.
At Level 3, maintain supply inventory and shelf life through periodic counts and complete purchase requisitions to meet demand.
At Level 3, navigate and understand customer specifications and work instructions.
At Level 3, maintain and rebuild spray equipment as necessary.
At Level 3, mix touch-up paint kits and maintain proper identification and labeling.