Top Coat Painter: 1st shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Skills•Auburn, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Skills Inc., a leading aerospace supplier in Washington State, is seeking an experienced Top Coat Painter to join their growing team. This role involves the spray application of topcoat to manufactured aerospace parts. Skills Inc. is a non-profit organization with a social mission to train, employ, and serve individuals with disabilities and the community, offering world-class products and services that meet rigorous standards.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, communicate and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to communicate in English through voice, or American Sign Language or adaptive technology.
High school diploma or equivalent
US Person status (US citizen; lawful permanent legal resident; or individual admitted as a refugee or asylee) due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish job priorities without direct supervision utilizing established criteria regarding part size, application, and rack usage.
Skill in prioritizing and managing a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to use a computer for basic functions in a Windows environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Skill in organizing, identifying, and recognizing differences or similarities.
Accepting of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect chemical processing prior to painting to identify failures and damage.
Report all parts that appear damaged or incorrectly processed to the Finish Supervisor.
Ensure parts are clean from dirt or foreign material before painting and clean them if necessary.
Communicate racking position, set up, and layout to Paint Helpers.
Assist primer painters on paint-related issues as needed.
Select and mix paint to match Work Order requirements.
Review work order for missed processes and fill out and maintain paperwork.
Apply paint to the surface of the part using a spray gun or by pouring paint into tubes according to the work order.
Maintain knowledge of current specifications and call outs.
Follow hazardous chemical and waste handling procedures.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively, ensuring the area of the face where the respirator seals is clean and hair-free.
Follow work rules and standard safety regulations at all times.
Maintain cleanliness of the paint area and mixing rooms.
Change paint filters as needed.
Handle hazardous materials safely, including adding waste to containers, transferring waste to accumulation bins, and labeling containers.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.