Masker

Precision Castparts; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a Level Three Paint Masker to perform complex masking per aerospace blueprints, ensuring critical surfaces are protected during finishes. You will guide lower level maskers, read travelers for requirements, and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced production setting.

Candidate must read advanced aerospace blueprints, assist in setup, and verify masking accuracy using calipers and rulers, while following all safety rules and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be detailed oriented and quick learner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Ability to interpret advanced aerospace blueprint drawings (flagnotes and finish codes, rotational views, dimensions and tolerances).
• Demonstrate knowledge of masking materials, and the ability to use materials appropriately.
• Ability to use and train others to use measuring equipment such as calipers, scales, rulers.
• Ability to train other employees in masking techniques.
• Observational skills - ability to identify and fix masking issues.
• Must be able to perform basic in process inspection duties as required.
• Knowledge of operating Die-Cut machine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to QUALITY and SAFETY!
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Will require use of PPE during certain tasks and comply with safety directives.
• Interpret masking and finish processing requirements through reading aerospace blueprints.
• Provide setup samples of masked parts and instruction to lower level employees.
• Perform complex masking jobs that require meticulous detail and meet blueprint dimensional requirements.
• Measure and verify features of parts having critical tolerances using calipers, scales, or rulers.
• Cut or tear paper, tape, vinyl plugs to specified size as required per job specification.
• Use precut masking materials and stencils for proper masking of part surfaces prior to finishes applied.
• Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, plier, etc.
• Read the work order instructions from traveler and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
• Physically working with hands to accurately mask surfaces to protect from finish process.
• Work with solvents and paint materials such as acetone, alcohol, MEK, paints, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Work independently or as a team member.
• Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.
• Read and verify customer contract for masking clarification purposes.
• Proper management of PPE including disposal and transfer to Hazardous Waste Storage location.

Skills

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Quality & time management

Interpersonal skills

Initiative & adaptability

Continuous improvement

Planning & organizing

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Reading aerospace blueprints

Masking techniques

Measuring equipment use

Training others

Observation skills

Basic math

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Measuring scales

Job description

Position Summary

Selected candidates for an Level Three Paint Masker position will perform a variety of complex masking duties which require meticulous attention to detail, covering certain features of a part (such as critical tolerance surfaces, threads and splines, measured surface areas, etc.) to protect those surfaces from coating or processing applications. Level 3 Paint Maskers will require some experience in reading advanced aerospace blueprints, and will be expected to assist in set up and help provide guidance to lower level paint maskers of masking samples and techniques. The Level 3 Paint Masker will perform masking activities by reviewing the shop traveler to determine the operational requirements and verification of completion of previous operations. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. Level 3 Paint Maskers will also be performing verifications ensuring that all traces of organic soils, fingerprints, dirt and dust etc. are removed by using solvent cleaners. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to QUALITY and SAFETY!
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
• Interpret masking and finish processing requirements through reading of aerospace blueprints and customer contract notations.
• Provide set up samples of masked parts and instruction to lower level employees.
• Perform complex masking jobs that require meticulous detail and attention to meet blueprint dimensional requirements.
• Measure and verify features of parts having critical dimensional tolerances utilizing calipers, scales, or rulers.
• Cut or tear paper, tape, vinyl plugs to specified size as required per job specification.
• Use precut masking materials and stencils for proper masking of part surfaces prior to finishes applied.
• Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, plier, etc.
• Read the work order instructions from traveler or other job related documents and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
• Physically working with hands to accurately mask certain surfaces of parts to protect from the finish process applied utilizing tapes or other masking materials.
• Working with and around solvent cleaners and paint materials such as acetone, alcohol, MEK, paints, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all the times.
• Work independently or as a team member as required by job.
• Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.
• Read and verify customer contract (purchase order) for masking clarification purposes.
• Proper management of PPE is required including:
• Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
• Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
• Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.

Required Skills

• Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position including : 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing. [See performance evaluation form]
• Must be detailed oriented and quick learner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, & divide).
• Ability to interpret advanced aerospace blueprint drawings (identifying and interpreting flagnotes and finish codes, rotational views, dimensions and tolerances, etc.).
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of masking materials, and the ability to use materials appropriately.
• Ability to use and train others to use measuring equipment such as calipers, scales, rulers.
• Ability to train other employees in masking techniques.
• Observational skills -ability to identify and fix masking issues.
• Must be able to perform basic in process inspection duties as required.
• Although not required, knowledge of operating Die-Cut machine is desirable.

Required Experience

• 3 year minimum.

Level Of Education

• High School Diploma or GED