Paint Technician

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

2d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Technician is part of the production team and builds high-precision components and finished products. The role uses technical blueprints and specialized tools to ensure products meet safety and quality standards and support company programs. The technician operates spray equipment, prepares and finishes surfaces, mixes coatings, performs trimming and cosmetic repairs, maintains a clean workstation, uses required personal protective equipment, and records production information for part traceability.

The position is on-site in Irvine, California, and is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be legally authorized to work full time in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. No security clearance or travel is required. The role involves work conditions that may range from general office environments to warehouses and other facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Manual dexterity for delicate handling, shaping, and precise masking of aircraft and other painted components.
• Attention to detail, a steady hand for fine striping and masking, and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Commitment to zero-defect manufacturing and high-quality output.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting 35–50 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work full time in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or composite manufacturing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure pots, gravity-fed systems, and HVLP spray guns to apply coatings at uniform thickness.
• Safely use paint applicators, basic power tools, dual-action sanders, and drills.
• Keep the immediate workstation clean and free of foreign object debris (FOD); sweep floors, change booth filters as needed, and maintain spray equipment.
• Prepare bare metal or composite surfaces for primer using appropriate cleaning solvents such as alcohol or acetone.
• Precisely measure and mix base coats, catalysts, and thinners while monitoring environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature.
• Use pneumatic die grinders, air saws, and sandpaper to remove flash and excess material along marked scribe lines.
• Abrade bonding zones, perform solvent degreasing, and evaluate surfaces before bonding.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow industry-specific quality-control protocols.
• Properly use and maintain supplied-air respirators, paint suits, and ventilation systems.
• Record and maintain production data for accurate manufacturing logs and part traceability.
• Handle, shape, and precisely mask aircraft and other painted components.
• Meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, climbing, lifting at least 35–50 pounds, and regularly crouching and reaching to install or move equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED