Paint Detailer 1

Elevate Ventures; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Paint Shop Detailer to meticulously prepare aircraft parts, mask and unmask, and ensure proper labeling and documentation for shipping or storage. The role emphasizes accuracy in part handling, final inspections, and basic assembly tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include stamping or logging parts with a video jet, wrapping according to plan, and maintaining safety compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of measuring instruments.
• Basic knowledge of bonding and riveting.
• Ability to read and work with MIDs and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be safety oriented and follow all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Use personal protective equipment and other safeguards as required.

Responsibilities

• Mask or unmask and clean parts for the Paint Shop.
• Detail all parts going and coming from Paint Shop.
• Identify parts by stamping or using a video jet and log the parts.
• Ensure part has a final inspection.
• Wrap parts per planning before shipping or storage.
• Label wrapped parts for identification.
• Silkscreen parts when required and mix inks.
• Perform some assembly after unmasking parts.

Skills

Measuring instruments

Bonding & riveting

Read blueprints

Computer literacy

Lifting 50 pounds

Safety compliance

PPE usage

Tools

Video jet

Job description

• Location 3437 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE:

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Detail all parts in the Paint Shop.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Mask or unmask and clean parts for the Paint Shop.
• Detail all parts going and coming from Paint Shop.
• Identify either by stamping or using a video jet and log the parts.
• Make sure that the part has a final inspection.
• Wrap parts per planning MID getting ready for shipping or storage.
• Make labels placed on the wrapped parts to ID them.
• Silkscreen parts when required along with mixing inks, etc.
• Some assembly after unmasking the parts.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE EDUCATION:

• Possess basic knowledge of measuring instruments.
• Possess basic knowledge of bonding and riveting.
• Ability to read and work with MIDs and blueprints.
• Possess a working knowledge of a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be safety oriented and follow all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Use personal protective equipment and other safeguards as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.