Top Coat Painter - 1st shift

Valence•Everett, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Top Coat Painter applies the final protective and cosmetic paint layers to aircraft parts and assemblies, ensuring they meet industry standards for durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance. The role includes preparing surfaces, selecting and mixing specialized coatings, and applying topcoats with precision to help maintain the performance, longevity, safety, reliability, and presentation of aerospace products. This is a full-time, first-shift position in Everett, Washington, reporting to the Shift Supervisor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Compensation is $28–$35 per hour, depending on experience. The role is based in a manufacturing and industrial environment with moving machinery and equipment, noise, dust, chemical odors, and temperature fluctuations. Personal protective equipment may be required, including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a company-provided respirator. Because Valence Surface Technologies operates within the defense industry, access to sensitive defense-related information and materials is restricted under ITAR to individuals who qualify as U.S. persons: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in aircraft painting.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee, supplier, customer, and business-related information and documentation.
Successfully complete a background check and drug test screening.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in varying temperatures.
Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces, if applicable.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on call as needed.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and perform reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation with both hands and arms.
Demonstrate accuracy, communication, ethical conduct, goal orientation, initiative, sound judgment, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
Ability to participate effectively in necessary learning activities.

Responsibilities

Inspect details and evaluate the painting work required for each part.
Select the correct paint for the application as specified in shop paperwork.
Mix paints according to supplied directions or Technical Data Sheets.
Prepare surfaces and perform minor sanding before painting.
Coat aluminum surfaces with the prescribed epoxy, lacquer, resin, or other material before applying the final color coat.
Manage time effectively and complete delegated work within the specified time.
Work as part of a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
Paint effectively on different surfaces and metals.
Follow safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing during spray painting operations.
Change out paint booth filters contaminated with chromate and solvent.
Perform other duties as assigned.