Paint Associate

Astronics Corporation•East Aurora, NY

5d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Luminescent Systems, part of a global aerospace organization, is seeking a reliable, hands-on Paint Associate for its production team in East Aurora, New York. The role involves painting and screening aerospace products, balancing panels and products, and completing sanding and flipping tasks. Employees follow detailed work instructions and blueprints, collaborate with teammates to keep production moving, contribute to process improvements, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace. Training is provided, and prior production or paint experience is helpful but not required. The facility is clean, quiet, modern, bright, organized, and climate-controlled. The position offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and no weekend shifts. Compensation is $19.00–$25.00 per hour, with pay depending on individualized factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employment is contingent on passing a drug test and background check. Access to certain items may be subject to U.S. export-control laws, and employment is contingent on authorization to access those items under applicable law; the company is not obligated to seek authorization when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attention to detail, willingness to learn, ability to follow instructions, and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to use basic computer systems and software to track production, document completed work, and follow up on tasks.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Authorization under applicable law to access any items subject to U.S. export-control laws that the position may involve.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or paint experience.

Responsibilities

Use airbrushes, HVLP spray guns, screening tables, gun washing equipment, paint booths, measuring equipment, and ovens.
Spray clear coat; paint fronts and backs, finals, Paint I, Avionics, and GDLS products.
Screen panels, metal, and GDLS.
Balance INCN and EL panels, Avionics product, and GDLS.
Perform sanding and flipping tasks.
Follow detailed work instructions and blueprints to ensure high-quality production.
Collaborate with the team to solve problems and keep production moving.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and help streamline processes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
Use basic computer systems and software to track production, document completed work, and follow up on tasks.