Precision Coatings Technician (NADCAP)

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co.; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. seeks a skilled Painter to mix, prepare, and apply coatings per NADCAP requirements, enhancing corrosion resistance and aesthetics.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting fixtures, masking and cleaning parts, applying paint, and verifying finished pieces with calipers. You will maintain 6S, follow safety protocols, and document QC forms as required while collaborating with engineers and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints, sketches, or specifications.
• Ability to mix paints and inks to correct consistency.
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements.
• Read calipers and verify measurements.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or specifications to determine prepping /deprepping
• Mixes paints and inks with proper thinner solution to obtain correct consistency for application. (touch ups )
• Applies paint in accordance with product requirements.
• Masks parts and cleans parts
• Selects holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for proper application of paints.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Uses proper safety equipment including turning on fans and wearing respirators, gloves, safety glasses.
• Performs clean up on equipment with solvents at end of run or when using different materials.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, supervisors or others to resolve prepping and de-prepping problems.
• Performs any other related or unrelated task that may be assigned from time to time.
• Complete all applicable quality forms. QC form #222 Paint Test Log, QC form #253 Paint Prep Sheet, QC form #254 Coating Record Sheet, and QC Form 261 Misc. Oven Log per Quality Work Instruction WI08032.
• Follow all NADCAP requirements.
• Able to read calipers.
• Maintain the 6S at all times ( sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain, safety )

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Paint mixing

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Calipers reading

6S organization

NADCAP awareness

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Geater Machining and Manufacturing, Co. seeks a skilled Painter to mix, prepare, and apply coatings per NADCAP requirements, enhancing corrosion resistance and aesthetics.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting fixtures, masking and cleaning parts, applying paint, and verifying finished pieces with calipers. You will maintain 6S, follow safety protocols, and document QC forms as required while collaborating with engineers and production teams.