Special Process Painter - 2nd Shift

Canopy A&D • Ontario, CA

131d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Hera Technologies, LLC (the "Company") is seeking a highly motivated Special Process Painter to join its team working in a hands-on, collaborative environment. The individual will perform the responsibilities listed below and other duties as required by the Company. The successful candidate must be familiar with a manufacturing environment, a self-starter who pays attention to detail and accuracy and take responsibility for their work. FLSA Classification: Hourly non-exempt Type: Full-time Work Hours: 2:00PM to 10:30PM Monday through Friday Reports to: Composites Manager Location: 100% onsite at 1055 E Francis St. Ontario, CA 91761.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Experience operating HVLP spray guns, including adjusting for proper paint flow to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Proficient in masking surfaces in preparation for painting to ensure clean, precise finishes.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in applying paint and coatings to aerospace hardware in accordance with industry standards.
• Experienced in measuring paint thickness to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Experience with specialized painting equipment, tools, and techniques (e.g., spray guns, airbrushes, automated painting systems).
• Experience with techniques like airbrushing, stenciling, custom finishes, or applying specific coatings (e.g., epoxy, powder coating).

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations.
• Proficiency in working with various paints, coatings, and finishes, including selection, application, and mixing.
• Operate painting or coating equipment.
• Knowledge of preparing various surfaces (e.g., metal, wood, plastic) for specialized painting applications.
• Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, steam, sandpaper, or cloth.
• Ability to work with high precision and attention to detail to achieve specific finishes and effects.
• Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, scrapers, or brushes.
• Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, weather events, humidity and temperature of the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
• Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
• Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mechanical mixers.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and find solutions for complex painting projects.
• Check for good edge margins and alignment.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner.
• Understand and execute work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and securely stores equipment and supplies.
• Inspect work for the highest quality.
• Maintain strict attention to detail when working at customer's property.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Support 5-S and adhere to health, safety, and environmental company guidelines.
• Perform cross-functional operations.

Benefits

• Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan option upon eligibility
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Incentivized cash-based employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED