Masking Tech

Orizon Aerostructures; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon Aerostructures in Chanute, KS, is seeking a Masking Department Technician to perform masking and racking duties for subsequent chemical processes and paint applications. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and throughput, supporting leadership while adhering to masking aids using Catia, Adobe Illustrator, and other software.

You will work closely with the masking supervisor to promote Lean practices and continuously improve the process.

Qualifications

• Must pass basic skills assessment for Excel and demonstrate basic skills with Word and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand and work with basic mathematical concepts
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and customer/OEM specifications preferred
• Must complete assigned tasks timely and carefully
• Must troubleshoot and solve problems
• Must work independently and in a team
• Must have strong verbal, written, and listening skills and be able to provide clear instructions
• Must quickly capture and assimilate information
• Must adapt to changing work environment and handle delays or unexpected events
• Must communicate professionally with peers and superiors
• Must read, analyze, and follow work instructions and procedures
• Must be willing to work extended hours/overtime including weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Identify parts with printed and/or electronic pictures.
• Capable of performing all paint/chemical processing preparation activities.
• Assist with overseeing department personnel’s performance to meet EHS Policies, Quality Requirements, Production Demands, and Customer Expectations.
• Troubleshoot tapes, plugs and liquid maskants with masking supervisor/manager and quality engineer.
• Participate in and drive Corrective Action Process in the Masking Department and assist other departments as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Mathematical concepts

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Information capture

Tools

Catia

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Identify parts with printed and/or electronic pictures.
• Must be capable of performing all paint/chemical processing preparation activities.
• Assists with overseeing the department personnel’s performance to ensure they are meeting EHS Policies, Quality Requirements, Production Demands, and Customer Expectations.
• Troubleshoot all types of tapes, plugs and liquid maskants with the masking supervisor/manager and the quality engineer.
• Participates in and drives the Corrective Action Process in the Masking Department and assists other departments as required.
• Provides technical support for drawing and model interpretation to the quoting department as needed.
• Participates in the creation of masking aids to ensure compliance to drawing requirements.
• Participates in the creation of a masking aid library to assist in the reduction of masking errors.
• Handles customer-supplied product with care.
• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by business demands.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Job Details

Description

Summary: Perform masking and racking duties for subsequent chemical processes and paint applications using tape, liquid maskants, and various other materials. This position will have a specific focus on safety, quality, and throughput within the masking department. Supports the department leadership and helps ensure masking is performed in accordance with masking aids using Catia, Adobe Illustrator, and other software. Works directly with the masking supervisor and the masking lead to promote a Lean and continuous improvement culture, constantly striving to find a better, cheaper, faster way to move parts through the masking department.

Responsibilities Level 1

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Identify parts with printed and/or electronic pictures.
• Must be capable of performing all paint/chemical processing preparation activities.
• Assists with overseeing the department personnel’s performance to ensure they are meeting EHS Policies, Quality Requirements, Production Demands, and Customer Expectations.
• Troubleshoot all types of tapes, plugs and liquid maskants with the masking supervisor/manager and the quality engineer.
• Participates in and drives the Corrective Action Process in the Masking Department and assists other departments as required.

Qualifications Level 1

• Must be able to pass basic skills assessment for Microsoft Excel and also demonstrate basic skills with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand and work with basic mathematical concepts
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and customer and OEM specifications preferred.
• Must be able to complete assigned tasks in a timely and careful manner
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and listening skills and have the ability to provide written and verbal instructions and present information clearly
• Must be able to capture and assimilate information quickly.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must exhibit professionalism when communicating with superiors and subordinates.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and follow work instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work extended hours and overtime, including weekends, as required by the work schedule and production needs