Aerospace Painter Level 3: HVLP Precision Coatings

Precision Castparts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a level three painter responsible for applying aerospace primers and topcoats to specified thicknesses on a variety of substrates using HVLP equipment (pressure, gravity, siphon fed).

Typically requiring 2-3 years of experience, the role involves starting and adjusting spray systems, inspecting painted parts, mixing paints with a viscometer, and maintaining booth cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience applying primers and topcoats to specified thickness.
• 2-3 years of painting experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
• Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in paint tanks.
• Inspects painted units for runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
• Inspects dry lubricated parts for overruns and missed areas. Cleans lubrication from areas not requiring lubrication.
• Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
• Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses.
• Hand sprays parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventative.
• Mixes paint according to specifications with viscometer to regulate consistency according to changes in atmospheric conditions.

Skills

HVLP painting

Reading gauges

Manual dexterity

Tools

HVLP equipment

Viscometer

Conveyor system

Job description

Precision Castparts in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a level three painter responsible for applying aerospace primers and topcoats to specified thicknesses on a variety of substrates using HVLP equipment (pressure, gravity, siphon fed).

Typically requiring 2-3 years of experience, the role involves starting and adjusting spray systems, inspecting painted parts, mixing paints with a viscometer, and maintaining booth cleanliness.