Production Spray Painter - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Ducommun•Town of Coxsackie, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Spray Painter applies protective paint finishes to parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies made of plastic, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals, using brush and spray-painting techniques and equipment. Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures large, complex contoured structural components and assemblies for aerospace and other applications. Our integrated processes include stretch-forming, thermal-forming, chemical processing, precision fabrication, machining, finishing processes, and integration of components into subassemblies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent or required.
Ability to use references to obtain easily identified information, to use simple arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mylars/engineering drawings.
Ability to communicate professionally with all employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with set-up and operation of various types and sizes of spray guns, paint mixers, and other painting equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Sets up, operates, and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment.
Prepares part surfaces for application of coating to ensure proper adhesion of the paint, which may include sandblasting and masking of parts.
References, locates, and interprets blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
Determines from specifications, blueprints, or work orders the type and color of primes, paint, protective coatings,, and/or solution required.
Mixes and thins paint to proper consistency.
Locates color break areas, decals and/or insignias and paints or mounts such items per use of customer specifications, blueprints and simple arithmetic.
Applies primer and matte topcoats to interior and exterior of parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.
Works to required tolerances in the application of finished surface coats.
Verifies and evaluates thickness and location of painted surfaces for acceptance or rejection of product.
Performs basic/simple rework and touchup, feathering, shading, and blending of primer and matte topcoats by the use of spray gun and brush.
Maintains full understanding of rework procedures.
Performs such work incident to work described above, such as touchup, masking, sandblasting, sanding, priming, sealing, and surfacing.
Maintains acceptable labor reporting in BAAN and accurate log entries pertaining to the work being performed and dictated by customer specifications and company SOPs.
Maintains a high level of 6S involvement. Supports Lean initiatives by participating in CI events and/or providing ideas for improvements in the area.
Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.