Painter 1 - 1st shift

Valence Surface Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking an Aircraft Painter with at least 1 year of experience in painting aircraft parts. The role requires mixing and applying coatings, inspecting finished surfaces, and maintaining clean, safe work conditions in the paint booth.

The ideal candidate will follow specifications, wear all PPE, and perform daily checklists while supporting other shop duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in Aircraft Painting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mix and measure paint per specifications.
• Review work orders and confirm mixed paint and part match prior to painting in booth.
• Paint parts according to specification and thickness.
• Post paint inspection of parts for appearance and coverage.
• Maintain paint booth filters and all PPE.
• Keep daily paint checklist and paperwork.
• Maintain all paint equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Applied Learning

Communication

Creative

Customer Oriented

Detail Oriented

Ethical

Goal Oriented

Honesty / Integrity

Initiative

Reliability

Time Management

Self-Motivated

Education

High School Graduate or GED

1+ years of experience in Aircraft Painting

Job description

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Must be able to mix and measure paint per specifications.
• Review work order and confirm mixed paint and part match, prior to painting in booth
• Clean parts as per specification Paint part according to specification and thickness
• Keep paint booth filters changed, booth FOD free and complete paperwork.
• Post paint inspection of parts for appearance and proper coverage.
• Able to paint effectively on different surfaces and metals
• Applies some advanced skills that allow employee to adapt and meet some complex or non-routine situations
• Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing during spray painting operations.
• Complete the paint daily checklist.
• Properly utilizes all PPE required under OSHA Guidelines.
• Maintains all paint equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
Experience: 1 plus years of experience in Aircraft Painting: Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) - Positionrequires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) - Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) - Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

• Stand - C
• Walk - O
• Sit - N
• Manually Manipulate - O
• Reach Outward - C
• Reach Above Shoulder - F
• Climb - N
• Crawl - N
• Squat or Kneel - F
• Bend - F
• Grasp - C
• Speak - F

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less - F
• 11-20 lbs - F
• 21-50 lbs - F
• 51-100 lbs - O
• Over 100 lbs - N

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less - C
• 13-25 lbs - C
• 26-40 lbs - C
• 41-100 lbs - O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Able to hear normal audio range
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in shop conditions and can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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