Masker

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC is seeking a dedicated Production Line Operator in its FAA department. The role involves simple masking of part features with masking materials to protect areas during processing and proper preparation for plating of aerospace parts.

Compliance with FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements is mandatory. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, aerospace manufacturing experience, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to use hands for continuous, repetitive motion.
• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs on a frequent basis.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience required.
• Maintain established masking procedures per work instructions/specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and industry specifications to accurately assess masking requirements specified.
• Communicate any issues to supervisor and/or Quality.
• Responsible for preparing raw material for masking and cleaning surfaces prior to coating.
• Familiar with precision cutting tools and basic shop terminology.
• Identify opportunities for better or faster masking techniques while maintaining quality.
• Understand and demonstrate commitment to safety and quality.
• Work in a team environment and maintain a clean working space.

Responsibilities

• Mask required part features with masking materials such as tape and wax.
• Prepare raw material for masking and clean surfaces prior to coating.
• Inspect and adjust masking to protect areas during processing.
• Read and interpret simple blueprints to identify masking requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow company safety policies.
• Collaborate with maskers, inspectors and machine operators as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Communication

Process improvement

Safety and quality

Teamwork

Masking procedures

Blueprint reading

Surface prep

Precision tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ACTO knives

Razor blades

Measuring tools

Job description

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC. is a nationally recognized industry leader of diversified metal finishing and surface preparation; as well as a certified FAA repair station servicing the Automotive, Marine, Aerospace, Medical, Commercial and Electrical industries since 1947.

As a company, we strive to keep the highest integrity and precision within our finished products for each of our customers. Our expertise, tools and high standards, have proven to develop the best employees, product, quality, and customer satisfaction.

MFT is seeking a dedicated, hardworking and reliable candidate who will have the ability to complete all necessary training in order to become a competent, effective, and successful Production Line Operator.

Summary

The Masker in our FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) department will be expected to perform simple masking of required part features with appropriate masking materials (such as tape and wax) to protect some areas on the part from processing, mainly from metal plating. Insuring and validating all operations to prepare and plate aerospace parts.Because this position is regulated by the FAA, the selected candidate must comply with all FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements, including random testing. Marijuana use is not permitted for employees working in FAA-covered roles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to use hands for continuous, repetitive motion
• Must be flexible with work schedule
• Must be detail oriented and quick learner
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs on a frequent basis
• Aerospace manufacturing experience required
• Maintain established masking procedures per work instructions/specifications
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and industry specifications to accurately assess masking requirements specified.
• Communicate any issues as they may come up to your supervisor and/or Quality.
• Responsible for preparing raw material for masking to include, but not limited to hand wiping and blowing out holes.
• Clean surfaces of work pieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, steam, sandpaper, or cloth.
• Familiar and able to work with precision cutting tools such as X-ACTO style blades/knives, razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, pliers, etc.
• Ability to identify process improvements that will allow for better or faster techniques while maintaining or improving the quality of the job.
• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to safety and quality
• Work in a team environment by assisting other maskers, inspectors and machine operators as needed.
• Maintains a clean working environment
• Other duties as assigned

The pay range for this role is 21 USD - 27 USD per hour. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. MFT considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC 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.

Employment with Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.