Aerospace Paint Mixer Day Shift

Located in Kent Washington Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full service finishing for the aerospace electronics and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications. Services include but are not limited to non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot peening and abrasive blasting passivation cadmium and nickel zinc plating chromic sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Organic coating includes the application and testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies phenolics polyurethanes polyesters elastomerics intumescents lacquers alkyds acrylics dry-film lubricants and Teflon. Current approvals include the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company Boeing Defense and Space Boeing/Philadelphia Boeing Long Beach Grumman Gulfstream Lockheed Martin Goodrich Bombardier Cessna and Sikorsky among much else.

Founded in 1976 Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012 and became part of the Aerostructures Division.

Position Summary:
Selected candidates for Paint Mixer Level I (entry level) position will receive training specific to the receipt labeling stocking and rotation of paint products as well as area tooling and expendable materials such as mixing containers paint filters cleaning supplies and area specific tooling. They will be instructed regarding the material ageing process including the removal and disposition of expired product. These individuals will receive basic instruction regarding the access and use of all written and electronic data regarding the mixing and documentation of numerous aerospace and defense coating systems. These materials are mixed on demand for subsequent application to customer product specific to a variety of OEMs such as the Boeing Co. Bombardier Cessna Sikorsky Raytheon and Lockheed Martin among others. They will gain familiarity with the use of viscometers such as Zahn and Ford cups for determining reduction ratios and the use of analytical gram scales for the proportioning and adjustment of component ratios as well as the use of pneumatic and electric paint agitators. These coating systems run the gamut from polyurethanes polyesters and epoxies to Teflons elastomeric intumescent and EMI/RFI conductive finishes among much else. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Labeling stocking and rotation of paint products as well as the ageing removal and disposition of expired product.
• Inventory retrieval stocking and maintenance of all area expendables such as mixing containers filters forms and labels tooling and gauging.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the paint locker and mixing station.
• Routing of mixed product to the appropriate spray station or point of use.
• Reviewing and assimilating work instructions specific to paint type and process requirements.
• Accessing information specific to these products and processes using available electronic databases technical data sheets and other written forms of instruction.
• Working under direct supervision these individuals will be providing for the proportional mixing and reduction of basic paint materials for the on demand application to customer product in the direct support of up to 12 applicators per shift.
• Again under direct supervision the individuals will provide for the documentation of the above in both digital and analog formats.
• Work closely with area leadership to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Understanding and maintaining best safety practices in accordance with prescribed directives.
• Will be exposed to chemicals/solvents occasional fumes and moderate noise level.
• Will at times require heavy lifting.

Required Skills:

• Thorough understanding and use of English in both written and verbal formats.
• Basic practical computer skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent vision whether or not corrected including normal color vision.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team good cooperative skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and ever-changing environment with multiple priorities.

Required Experience:

• None

Level of Education:

• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.

Shift:

• Monday through Friday from 6am to 2:30pm