Assembler Painter

ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is seeking an assembler for aerospace components, responsible for building assemblies per blueprints and ensuring conformance to specifications.

The role emphasizes precise workmanship, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include primer/paint prep, measurement-based assembly, and in-process testing, with strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications and drawings.
• Ability to use standard measuring tools (micrometers, indicators, height gauges, etc.).
• English language skills for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components per work instructions, blueprints and specifications.
• Perform primer/paint prep and related tasks as required.
• Conduct in-process checks and ensure quality workmanship.
• Meet daily production assignments and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High school education

Tools

Volt meters

Power supplies

Hand presses

Hand tools

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Role Summary:

This position is responsible for assembling and manufacturing simple to moderate complexity products (such as sub assemblies, assemblies used in DC lighting ) for aircraft. The key to success in this position is the delivery of on time quality parts by assuring precise conformance to specifications, workmanship standards and customer requirements. In addition to the technical skills required, the ultimate foundation of the Assembly Department is teamwork and displaying certain behaviors to support the success of the team. Key behaviors include team work, trust, respect for co-workers, consensus building and integrity. We approach challenges willingly and consider continuous improvement a daily part of the job.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform primer/paint prepping of parts by cleaning and masking.
• Perform paint / primer mixing tasks to technical data sheets.
• Paint/prime components using spray gun in paint booth as required.
• Clean up paint area and equipment upon completion of tasks per accepted methods.
• Build assemblies per work instructions, blueprints and specifications daily
• Perform in-process testing as required
• Perform Quality Workmanship
• Recommend work instruction changes to manufacturing outline as needed
• Meet daily production assignments.
• Ability and desire to learn new products

Education/Qualifications:

Education/Certification: General knowledge equivalent to high school education.

Experience:

• Aerospace manufacturing environment desired.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications and schematics desired
• Capable of using all standard measuring tools (i.e. mics/indicators/height gauges/etc.).
• Ability to use volt meters, power supplies, hand presses, general hand tools.

Additional Information:

• Finger Dexterity: Hand eye coordination, steady hands, ability to operate shop equipment.
• Talking: Clear verbal communication in English
• Visual abilities: Must be able to identify colors and read minimum of 8-point font

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The key physical requirements of this position include regular attendance, 50%walking or standing in production areas, some sitting, pushing, reaching overhead and bending to the floor.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

• Reasoning ability: must be organized, able to keep good records and feed back information in an organized manner. Ability to take instructions, work with minimal supervision, stay on task; ask the right questions, communicate with all levels of the company, and formulate information in a logical manner and follow through to produce results.
• Mathematics ability: ability to use all applicable shop math such as: adding, subtracting, and multiplying/dividing whole and decimal numbers.
• Language ability: Ability to effectively speak, comprehend and write in English.

Compensation Pay Range:

23-26

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Export Control Compliance:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person " as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.