Painter

AeroPlastics Inc; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AeroPlastics Inc. in Renton, WA is hiring a paint technician responsible for prepping surfaces, mixing paint, and applying coatings to meet strict tolerances. The role requires handling paint equipment, maintaining a clean environment, and documenting process steps.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with humidity controls is needed. The position offers hourly compensation ranging from $25 to $40 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, disability insurance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience painting and understanding paint expiration dates.

Responsibilities

• Prep parts using sanders to meet paint requirements.
• Review work orders and ensure correct operations.
• Paint parts to required specifications and mix paints as needed.
• Document information per work instructions and maintain clean work area.
• Keep paint booth and equipment clean; monitor and document readings.
• Ensure correct part count and paperwork accompanies product.
• Maintain inventory and replace expiring items.

Skills

DA sander

Paint spray gun

Detail oriented

Multi tasking

Problem solving

Clean and organized

FOD free environment

Quality inspection

Reading, writing, math and computer

Humidty/viscosity adjustment

Color matching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zahn EZ cup

DIN flow cup

PosiPen

Wet Film Thickness Gauge

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

Description

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Use sanders and similar tools to ensure parts are prepped for paint
• Routinely review work orders, work on correct operations and jobs
• Sand and prep surfaces to requirement and meet daily Takt times
• Prepare and mix paint to the requirement using weight scales and mixers
• Painting parts to meet requirements
• Document all required information as per the work instructions
• Package and prepare parts for shipment to next operation
• Verify correct part count and paperwork accompanies product
• Maintain your work area, keep it stocked, clean and organized
• Maintain the area and paint booth by changing filters as required, documenting maintenance, monitor and document nanometer readings, replacing diret traps, mats, etc.
• Maintain inventory control of supplies and remove expiring items from work system and work area
• Maintain spray equipment to the highest standards
• Reviewing work an delivering blemish free parts to paint
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must keep area clean and organized at all times
• Must maintain a FOD free work environment
• Ability to use a DA sander for several hours
• Ability to use a paint spray gun for several hours
• Lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance
• Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills
• Detail oriented with an ability to multi task and problem solve
• Proficient use of paint guns, including the ability to adjust it for humidity and viscosity to achieve required paint results
• Full understanding of cleaning a paint gun including disassembly and reassembly for maintaining a clean gun for high quality paint results
• Proficient in mixing paint components (paint, thinner, hardener)
• Knowledge of Solvent and Waterborne paints
• Proficient use of Zahn EZ cup and DIN flow cup
• Knowledge of using a PosiPen and Wet Film Thickness Gauge
• Must have the ability to compare color charts and actual painted parts
• Must be able to differentiate colors to accurately identify defects in product paint

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Understand paint mixing, cure time and paint expiration dates
• Prior experience painting required
• Lift up to 50 lbs. or more with assistance
• Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills
• Must be able to be approved for a respirator through a fit test through a third party

Application:

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation package, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $25.00-$40.00 per hour

401(k) matching

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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