Aerospace Painter & Coating Specialist

Chromalloy Corporation; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness incentives

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Bonuses dependent on role and site

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a skilled painter/coating technician to apply spray coatings using gravity-fed equipment in a confined space. You will mix, prime, bake, paint, and dry parts while ensuring adherence to instructions and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong math, masking experience, and fluency in English to read blueprints and follow guidance. This role supports the aerospace and energy sectors with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED.
• Strong shop mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions required.
• Previous painting and/or powder coating experience using handheld spray gun preferred.
• Detailed masking experience preferred.
• On the job experience of 3-5 years in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to follow instructions, read and interpret blue prints.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be fluent in English, (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Spray coating application with gravity fed handheld spray gun in confined space using rotating shop stand.
• Responsibilities including mixing, thinning, priming, baking, painting, drying, etc.
• Monitor coating application and coating adherence per work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Perform tasks including masking/prep in accordance with work instructions and customer specifications.
• Ensure even coating is applied to parts and as directed by traveler.
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules and maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all paint booth, cure ovens, and other routine labor work as required in accordance with production flow.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment and tools.
• Follow proper waste disposal procedures for hazardous materials.
• Operator prepares necessary quality documents and confirms quality of own work using inspection tools in accordance with product specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Operator to adhere to all 5s / CPEX policies and to have a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Shop math

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a skilled painter/coating technician to apply spray coatings using gravity-fed equipment in a confined space. You will mix, prime, bake, paint, and dry parts while ensuring adherence to instructions and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong math, masking experience, and fluency in English to read blueprints and follow guidance. This role supports the aerospace and energy sectors with potential overtime as needed.