Aerospace Painter – Coatings, MIL Specs, Growth

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA is hiring a Painter to prepare, paint, cure, and inspect components per work orders and MIL specifications. The role requires operating spray equipment, adjusting settings, verifying coating thickness, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

You will load paint, mix formulations, document production records, and ensure proper hazardous materials handling. Two to four years of painting experience is preferred, with attention to detail and English

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years painting/coating experience preferred.
• Technical training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mask parts per drawings and instructions.
• Mix paints and thinning agents per formulas.
• Verify viscosity before application.
• Load paint into spray equipment and adjust settings.
• Apply coatings per MIL specs and work orders.
• Load and cure paint components in ovens and adhere bake cycles.
• Inspect finished surfaces for quality and conformance.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Mil thickness gauge

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA is hiring a Painter to prepare, paint, cure, and inspect components per work orders and MIL specifications. The role requires operating spray equipment, adjusting settings, verifying coating thickness, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

You will load paint, mix formulations, document production records, and ensure proper hazardous materials handling. Two to four years of painting experience is preferred, with attention to detail and English