Painter - D Shift
About The Position
Ducommun is hiring a Painter for its Parsons, Kansas facility, which manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. The role operates spray-painting equipment to coat products or materials with paint or rust-proofing agents. The D shift runs Thursday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Painter prepares and applies paint, lacquer, dry lubricant, and other coatings according to work orders, formulas, and military specifications. The role may also involve curing primers in an oven, managing hazardous waste, and performing related work such as sandblasting or applying maskant for chemical milling. The position may be filled at an entry (I), intermediate (II), or expert (III) level depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma; up to 3 years of related experience in the job function and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read blueprints and mylars.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate a mil thickness gauge.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to operate an overhead crane.
- Safety-oriented approach to work.
- Ability to read and understand internal procedures and policies.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Team-oriented approach and continuous-improvement outlook.
- Basic computer skills, including ability to learn screens, reports, functions, and simple software programs with assistance.
- Satisfactory completion of hazardous-waste training to ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
- Pour premixed paint or lacquer into machine reservoirs and connect hoses to paint pots or cup guns.
- Adjust spray-nozzle sleeves to achieve specified pressure and adjust spray patterns toward the items being coated.
- Mix paint with thinner according to formula.
- Apply dry lubricant and paint according to work orders and military specifications.
- Bake specified primers in a curing oven according to specifications.
- Properly handle and manage hazardous waste generated in the work area.
- Perform other assigned duties, which may include sandblasting and spraying maskant for chemical milling.
- Operate or learn to operate a mil thickness gauge, forklift, and overhead crane.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Annual bonus plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for career growth
- Clean working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
