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Karman Space & Defense

Painter

Brea, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

In this role, you will apply aerospace paint finishes to ensure components meet precise drawing and ... Communicates effectively with manufacturing management and quality assurance representatives to ...

Cygnus, Inc

Processing and Paint Manager

Ponderay, ID · On-site

The Processing and Paint Manager oversees the Heat Treat, Processing, Masking, and Paint process ... Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and ...

Cygnus, Inc.

... aerospace sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies. The Company's success, based on the ... painting, and subassemblies. Cygnus has 85 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ...

Epic Aircraft

Experienced Painter - Aerospace

Bend, OR · On-site

... manage complex bodywork, paint repairs, refinishing, and finishing tasks. This role requires ... aerospace, automotive, collision repair, restoration, or a comparable high-quality finishing ...

Epic Aircraft

Experienced Painter - Aerospace

Bend, OR · On-site

... manage complex bodywork, paint repairs, refinishing, and finishing tasks. This role requires ... aerospace, automotive, collision repair, restoration, or a comparable high-quality finishing ...

MACRO Industries, Inc.

Lead Paint Technician

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Military, automotive or aerospace painting experience a plus. * Experience with composite materials and manufacturing a plus. Skills/Abilities : * Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced ...

MACRO Industries

Lead Paint Technician

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Military, automotive or aerospace painting experience a plus. * Experience with composite materials and manufacturing a plus. Skills/Abilities : * Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced ...

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Aerospace Paint Assistant - 2nd Shift

Kent, WA • On-site

Hytek Finishes
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Hytek Finishesexternal

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Job Overview
Title: Aerospace Paint Assistant
Reports to: Shift Supervisor or Value Stream Manager
Location: Kent, WA – onsite
Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Schedule Type: 2ndst Shift
Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. Normal Shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday – Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)
Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.
Salary Range for position: $ 19.30 - $ 28.80. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.
Position Summary
Employees in this position will prepare a variety of parts in order to apply paint and primers. Paint Assistants will also lay parts out on screens, transport loaded screens in and out of paint booths/ovens, and sand parts. Paint Assistants may be required to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program*. Paint Assistants perform operations in accordance with Military and OEM specifications.
* FAA DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requires an initial pre-employment drug test including a screen for THC, subject to quarterly Drug & BAT testing.
Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to develop your technical skills in a hands-on environment.
  • Supportive team culture focused on safety and development.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.
Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with experienced Painters and Department Leads to complete work and prioritize tasks.
  • Follow shop traveler, technique card, customer Purchase Orders, and instructions from experienced Operators and Department Leads.
  • General review of paperwork to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors.
  • Prepare parts prior to operations including mechanical or chemical cleaning.
  • Prepare parts as called out in Purchase Orders and Tech Cards.
  • Perform inspection, measuring, and testing or part surfaces as required.
  • Maintain paint guns and paint booths ensuring cleanliness at the close of shifts.
  • Perform pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements.
  • Follow Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Follow safety precautions as trained.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Pre-employment and annual physical exam required; ability to wear a respirator.
  • Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
  • Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with other employees, Customers, and auditors.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility.

Education & Experience
  • 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment a plus.
Essential Mental/Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to knee) 114 lbs., (waist to waist) 63 lbs., (floor, knee, to waist) 75 lbs., (waist to shoulder) 30 lbs.
  • Ability to carry 63 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to push/pull 59 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to stand and walk frequently
  • Ability to sit occasionally
  • Ability to reach from the should and overhead occasionally and from the waist frequently
  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
  • Ability to push/pull frequently
  • Ability to pivot, twist, pinch occasionally
  • Ability to grasp frequently
  • Ability to see/hear/feel constantly – hearing protection required when working in the area

Work Environment:
  • Hearing protection required in certain areas.
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals.
  • Temperature fluctuations based on outdoor conditions.
  • PPE required: safety glasses/goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, respirator (provided by company).

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet.

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