Aerospace Paint Masker Level 1 Swing 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 powder coatings 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:

The Level 1 Paint Masker will perform masking activities in accordance with the following defined requirements. Selected candidates for this position will be expected to perform simple masking of required part features with appropriate masking materials (such as tapes paper and plugs) to protect the areas from processing mainly from painting applications. Insuring and validating part cleanliness damage free surfaces and part configurations are some of the essential functions a Level 1 Paint Masker will be required to perform. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. Level 1 Paint Maskers will also be performing verifications ensuring that all traces of organic soils fingerprints dirt and dust are removed by using solvent cleaners. 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand adhere and demonstrate to the companys commitment to quality & safety.
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies procedures and work instructions.
• Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
• Cut or tear paper tape vinyl plugs to specified size as required per job specification.
• Use precut masking materials and stencils for proper masking of part surfaces prior to finishes applied.
• Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades wire cutters insertion tools pliers etc.
• Read the work order instructions from traveler or other job related documents and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
• Physically working with hands to accurately mask certain surfaces of parts to protect from the finish process applied utilizing tapes or other masking materials.
• Working with and around solvent cleaners and paint materials such as acetone alcohol MEK paints etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all the times.
• Work independently or as a team member as required by job.
• Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.

Required Skills:

• Must have the knowledge skill and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including: 1) safety health and environmental awareness 2) business ethics and compliance 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills 5) initiative flexibility innovation and adaptability 6) continuous improvement and problem solving and 7) planning and organizing.

• Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
• Ability to read write and speak the English language.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
• Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
• Ability to perform basic math (add subtract multiply & divide).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Required Experience:

• No Experience Required

Level of Education:

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

Shift:

• Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10:30pm