Masking Technician: Lean, Quality & Throughput

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

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.