Painter/Cleanline Operator

Position Summary:

The Painter / Bond Primer / Cleanline Operator is responsible for efficiently processing parts through the line in preparation for lay-up and other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Painting / Bond Prime

• Assist in bond priming applications
• Apply different types of bond prime depending on specifications of the part
• Rack parts for chemical processing
• Rack & identify bond prime surface
• Cleans and prepares aircraft part surfaces prior to painting
• Sprays specified amount or thickness of primers/bond primers on parts
• Mix and thin paints to specified color and consistency in accordance to standard formulas

Cleanline

• Processing PAA, FPL Etch and titanium skins and details through the clean line
• Agitate and adjusting fluid levels of tanks
• Cleans surface of parts and materials to ensure uniform adhesion
• Load and operate drying/curing oven per specification
• Wrap, bag, and tag parts for in-house production
• Operate overhead crane in chemical processing area

General

• Actively support and participate in continuous improvement activities, team meetings, and holding him/herself accountable for sustaining improvements.
• Perform regular 6S cleaning in all used areas
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communication, verbal and written (English)
• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency with paint gun and palm sander
• Organizes, plans, prioritizes, and completes work on time
• Read & interpret technical documents (drawings, specs, M&P, etc)
• Paperwork precision and accuracy
• Visual verification of water break surface
• Part traceability
• Paint preparation
• Paint technique

Experience and Education:

• Education and Training

- High school diploma or GED preferred

• Aerospace and/or Manufacturing experience a plus

• Technical Requirements

- Basic mechanical aptitude

- Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

1st or 2nd shifts available (will train on 1st)