Painter Level 3

Precision Castparts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a level three painter responsible for applying aerospace primers and topcoats to specified thicknesses on a variety of substrates using HVLP equipment (pressure, gravity, siphon fed).

Typically requiring 2-3 years of experience, the role involves starting and adjusting spray systems, inspecting painted parts, mixing paints with a viscometer, and maintaining booth cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience applying primers and topcoats to specified thickness.
• 2-3 years of painting experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
• Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in paint tanks.
• Inspects painted units for runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
• Inspects dry lubricated parts for overruns and missed areas. Cleans lubrication from areas not requiring lubrication.
• Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
• Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses.
• Hand sprays parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventative.
• Mixes paint according to specifications with viscometer to regulate consistency according to changes in atmospheric conditions.

Skills

HVLP painting

Reading gauges

Manual dexterity

Tools

HVLP equipment

Viscometer

Conveyor system

Job description

Building upon level two, with little to no assistance, level three painters shall demonstrate knowledge and competency regarding the application of common aerospace primers and topcoats to specified thickness requirements on product comprised of simple to intermediate complexity on a wide variety of substrates using conventional HVLP equipment in pressure, gravity and siphon fed variants. Typically 2-3 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
• Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
• Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in paint tanks.
• Inspects painted units for runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
• Inspects dry lubricated parts for overruns and missed areas. Cleans lubrication from areas not requiring lubrication.
• Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
• Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses.
• Hand sprays parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventative.
• Mixes paint according to specifications with viscometer to regulate consistency according to changes in atmospheric conditions.

Required Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer use. Applicant should be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
• Demands of a manufacturing environment