Painter- 1st Shift (Days)

Barnes•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace, Ogden Division is hiring a Painter to support manufacturing operations. The role involves preparing aircraft-part surfaces and applying coatings to meet company and customer specifications. The Painter uses spray-painting equipment, power tools, work aids, and related equipment, while following safety and quality requirements and maintaining a clean work area. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and works 1st shift, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with alternating Fridays. Employment may be contingent on verifying that the applicant is a U.S. Person or on Barnes obtaining any export license required under applicable U.S. export control laws. Export-license situations are evaluated case by case, and the employer may decline to proceed with an applicant at its discretion.

Requirements

Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace.
At least two years of manufacturing experience painting aircraft-part surfaces.
Ability to understand and follow company and customer specifications.
Ability to regulate controls associated with equipment used in the role.
Ability to operate pneumatic hand grinders and finishers, masking equipment, paint sprayers, blasters, an air respirator, dryers, and ovens.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively with employees at all levels.
Ability to schedule and organize time and tasks effectively.
Ability to work in a challenging, schedule-driven environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to plan and perform difficult work processes.
Ability to locate, read, and understand MSDSs.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Paint aircraft-part surfaces using surface-preparation and painting techniques, spray-painting equipment, power tools, and work aids to meet company and customer specifications.
Clean and sand surfaces and apply chemical solutions to prepare and condition them before painting.
Mask and cover surfaces that are not to be painted.
Mix and thin primers or paint to the specified color and consistency using standard formulas or color charts and appropriate equipment.
Apply specified coating thicknesses of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings using appropriate spray equipment.
Regulate equipment controls to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
Clean equipment and tools, including spraying equipment and brushes with solvent, and maintain them in proper working condition.
Keep the work area and surrounding area clean.
Follow required safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Perform part-marking responsibilities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.