Primer Painter 4th shift Friday- Sunday 6am-630pm
Auburn, AL - USA
Job Summary
Skills Inc. one of Washington States largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class competitively priced products and services that exceed customers rigorous standards and expectations for excellence. We are a fully integrated self-funded nonprofit organization with a social mission to train employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.
JOB SUMMARY
As part of our recent growth we are seeking an experienced Primer Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform spray application of primer to the surfaces of manufactured aerospace parts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect parts prior to painting to identify damage defects or processing issues; coordinate with the Quality Department as needed before proceeding.
- Prepare parts for painting by ensuring surfaces are clean and free of dirt or foreign materials; communicate racking position setup and layout to Paint Helpers.
- Select mix and apply paint according to work order specifications using appropriate methods (e.g. spray gun or tube application).
- Maintain knowledge of current specifications and requirements; clean and maintain spray equipment paint areas and mixing rooms including changing filters as needed.
- Handle hazardous materials safely including proper waste disposal and labeling while following all safety procedures and regulations.
- Consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including proper respirator use and maintenance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to apply all types of primer paints in accordance with specifications.
- Ability to prioritize and manage work independently using established criteria (e.g. part size application and rack usage).
- Strong adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to identify organize and evaluate information including recognizing similarities and differences and performing basic math calculations.
- Manual dexterity including the ability to quickly and accurately grasp and manipulate parts using hands and arms.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read write and communicate in English through verbal communication American Sign Language or adaptive technology
CONFIDENTIALITY
This position may require access to sensitive information which must be handled with the utmost discretion. This means that information and/or documentation related to employees suppliers customers business practices and all other related information remains confidential.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school education or GED; or
- Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ITAR US PERSON STATUS
Due to Skills Inc.s participation in the defense industry International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply. These rules require that only U.S. persons as defined by law can access view or share sensitive information or materials related to defense and military technologies. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen a lawful permanent resident or someone admitted as a refugee or asylee.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are typical for this job. Employees must be able to meet these requirements to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform these duties.
- Constant exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment with moderate noise and hazardous materials (liquid aerated and solid).
- Constant standing walking reaching and use of hands for non-forceful grasping fine manipulation and repetitive motion.
- Constant use of respiratory protection; employees must be clean-shaven daily where required.
- Frequent bending squatting and twisting.
- Occasional sitting at a computer workstation and working above shoulder level.
- Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 lbs and seldom lifting or moving of up to 40 lbs.
Definitions:
Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)
Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)
Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)
SHIFT ASSIGNMENT
4th shift; Friday-Sunday 6am-6:30pm
TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY
At Skills Inc. our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents. That is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance life and AD&D insurance paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan for eligible employees.
SALARY DESCRIPTION
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting social enterprise organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We have three lines of business: Aerospace Manufacturing Aerospace Finishing and Business Solutions which operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission in three ways: direct hire vocational programs and services and serving as a resource to the community.
Salary Range: $18.00-$33.00
- 4th shift is eligible for a shift differential based on 36 hours *
BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Paid Vacation*
- Paid Sick
- 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution*
- Paid holidays*- prorated based on shift
- Medical dental vision and life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Plan
EEO and ADA STATEMENT
Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. We invite employees participants in our services vendors and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age ability gender race sexual orientation perspectives and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believes our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.
For questions regarding the aforementioned information please contact the Human Resources Department at .
4th shift; Friday- Sunday 6am-6:30pm