Primer Painter: 5th Shift; Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Skills Inc•Auburn, WA

11d•$18 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Skills Inc. is seeking an experienced Primer Painter to join their team. The role involves the spray application of primer to surfaces of manufactured aerospace parts. Skills Inc. is a non-profit organization that trains, employs, and serves persons with disabilities and their community, while also being a leading aerospace supplier.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, communicate, and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to communicate in English through voice, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology.
Must be clean-shaven daily.
US Person status required due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to apply all primer paints.
Ability to establish job priorities without direct supervision utilizing established criteria regarding part size, application, and rack usage.
Adaptable to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Ability to identify, organize, estimate, and recognize differences or similarities.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, or manipulate parts.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect chemical processing prior to painting to identify failures and damage. If parts appear damaged or wrong, contact the quality department for clarification prior to proceeding.
Ensure parts are clean from dirt or foreign material from the part to be painted, and clean them if necessary.
Communicate racking position, set up, and layout to Paint Helpers.
Select and mix paint to match Work Order requirements.
Apply paint to surface of the part using spray gun or pour paint into tubes according to call out.
Maintain knowledge of current specifications and call-outs.
Clean and maintain spraying equipment with solvents and other materials.
Follow hazardous chemical and waste handling procedures.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively. This includes maintaining the area of the face where the respirator seals as clean and hair-free.
Follow work rules and standard safety regulations at all times.
Maintain the cleanliness of the paint area and mixing rooms. Change paint filters as needed.
Handles hazardous materials safely - add waste to containers, transfer waste to accumulation bins and label containers.