Painter

Ducommun•Carson, CA

5d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter prepares, masks, paints, cures, and inspects products and components according to work orders, engineering drawings, customer requirements, military (MIL) specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. The role mixes paints and thinning agents, verifies paint viscosity, and operates and adjusts spray-painting equipment to achieve the required coating coverage, thickness, and finish. Painted components are cured using specified oven bake cycles and inspected for quality and conformance. The Painter completes production documentation and handles, labels, stores, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements. The role may also support Photo Etching, sandblasting, masking for machining and paint operations, and other manufacturing activities. The position is based at Ducommun’s Performance Center in Carson, California, in a clean, climate-controlled work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions accurately.
Ability to read and complete shop travelers, production records, and related documentation.
Ability to operate, or learn to operate, coating thickness measurement equipment such as a mil thickness gauge.
Strong attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting production and quality expectations.
Strong teamwork skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Good communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or some college coursework preferred.
Two to four years of painting, coating, finishing, or related manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience operating inspection tools such as gauges preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare and mask parts for painting according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Mix paints and thinning agents according to established formulas and manufacturing requirements.
Verify paint viscosity meets specified standards before application.
Load paint into spray equipment, including paint pots and cup guns.
Set up and adjust spray guns, nozzles, pressure settings, and spray patterns to achieve required coating coverage and finish quality.
Apply paint coatings according to work orders, customer requirements, and applicable MIL specifications.
Cure painted components using curing ovens and follow specified bake cycles.
Inspect painted surfaces and finished products for coating quality, appearance, and conformance to specifications.
Complete shop travelers, production records, and other required documentation accurately.
Handle, label, store, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Cross-train and provide support in Photo Etching operations as required.
Support additional manufacturing activities, including sandblasting and applying masking materials for machining and paint operations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.