Paint Operator - Weekend Shift

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Paint Operator coats aircraft parts, assemblies, and finished products with protective or decorative materials using spray-painting equipment. The role includes selecting and mixing coating materials, applying coatings to areas inaccessible to a hand sprayer with a brush or roller, and monitoring quality according to industry standards or applicable control procedures. The operator also prepares surfaces, adjusts equipment to cure and dry coatings, documents paint usage and completed work, and maintains a safe, clean paint-booth environment. The position requires following company, corporate, and department policies and procedures; taking direction from supervisors or management; working effectively with coworkers; and cross-training in other departmental processes. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Candidates should have basic computer proficiency, including data entry into a manufacturing software system, and the ability to read, write, and understand English-language instructions and documents.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Basic computer proficiency, including basic data entry into a manufacturing software system.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Follow general company and corporate policies and procedures, as well as department policies and procedures.
Strip, sand, and mask surfaces; repaint them and manually blend finishes to match surrounding areas.
Regulate equipment controls to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
Clean spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with industry standards.
Record types and amounts of paint used for environmental regulation reporting.
Record completion of painting operations on planning documents.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by cleaning the paint booth and complying with applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
Report to work on time, follow supervisor or management instructions, interact effectively with coworkers, and follow work rules and procedures.
Cross-train in different processes within the department.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.