Painter

Ducommun; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA is hiring a Painter to prepare, paint, cure, and inspect components per work orders and MIL specifications. The role requires operating spray equipment, adjusting settings, verifying coating thickness, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.

You will load paint, mix formulations, document production records, and ensure proper hazardous materials handling. Two to four years of painting experience is preferred, with attention to detail and English

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years painting/coating experience preferred.
• Technical training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mask parts per drawings and instructions.
• Mix paints and thinning agents per formulas.
• Verify viscosity before application.
• Load paint into spray equipment and adjust settings.
• Apply coatings per MIL specs and work orders.
• Load and cure paint components in ovens and adhere bake cycles.
• Inspect finished surfaces for quality and conformance.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Mil thickness gauge

Job description

Painter

Responsible for preparing, painting, curing, and inspecting products and components in accordance with work order requirements, military (MIL) specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. This role operates spray-painting equipment, ensures proper paint application and coating thickness, and maintains compliance with hazardous waste handling procedures.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the EngineeredProducts Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, andRadio Frequency (RF) product lines.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Prepareand mask parts for painting according to engineering drawings,specifications, and work instructions.
• Mixpaints and thinning agents according to established formulas andmanufacturing requirements.
• Verifypaint viscosity meets specified standards prior to application.
• Loadpaint into spray equipment, including paint pots and cup guns.
• Set upand adjust spray guns, nozzles, pressure settings, and spray patterns toachieve required coating coverage and finish quality.
• Applypaint coatings in accordance with work orders, customer requirements, andapplicable MIL specifications.
• Curepainted components using curing ovens and follow specified bake cycles.
• Inspectpainted surfaces and finished products to verify coating quality,appearance, and conformance to specifications.
• Accuratelycomplete shop travelers, production records, and other requireddocumentation.
• Properlyhandle, label, store, and dispose of hazardous materials and wastegenerated within the work area in accordance with environmental, health,and safety regulations.
• Cross-trainand provide support in Photo Etching operations as required.
• Supportadditional manufacturing activities as assigned, including sandblastingand applying masking materials for machining and paint operations.
• Maintaina clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Performother duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Abilityto read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, andwork instructions.
• Abilityto follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions with a highdegree of accuracy.
• Abilityto read and complete shop travelers, production records, and relateddocumentation.
• Abilityto operate, or learn to operate, coating thickness measurement equipment(mil thickness gauge).
• Strongattention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Demonstratedcommitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Abilityto understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and workinstructions.
• Abilityto work independently with minimal supervision while meeting productionand quality expectations.
• Strongteamwork skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Abilityto prioritize tasks and maintain productivity in a fast-pacedmanufacturing environment.
• Experience in operating inspection tools such as gauges, preferred
• Good communication skills in English

Required Experience and Education

• HighSchool Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technicaltraining or some college coursework preferred.
• Two (2)to four (4) years of painting, coating, finishing, or relatedmanufacturing experience preferred.
• Equivalentcombination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Base Compensation: USD 21.00 - 24.00Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States