Senior Paint Technician

Korry Electronics; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care plan

Safety shoe & glasses benefit

Vanpool subsidy

Recognition awards

Employee referral bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA seeks a Senior Paint Technician to lead finishing operations in a fast-paced aerospace environment. You will ensure compliance with aerospace specs, quality and safety while developing surface preparation, painting, coating and curing solutions with ME to reduce rework and improve yield.

As SME, you will train operators on primers, topcoats, and specialty finishes using spray equipment, maintain SOPs, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with relevant experience.
• 5+ years direct experience with surface preparation, painting and curing in manufacturing.
• 2+ years AS9100 manufacturing facility experience.
• NADCAP or PPG painting certifications preferred.
• Experience with FOD mitigation program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in painting and coating department.
• Train operators on primers, topcoats, and specialty finishes.
• Maintain and improve SOPs for surface prep, painting, coating and curing.
• Drive continuous improvement with ME team to improve yield.
• Collaborate on RCCA with Quality and ME teams to mitigate defects.
• Inform internal supply chain about supplier changes impact on production.
• Monitor supply base for chemical shortages and obsolescence.
• Develop ROI analyses for painting and coating tooling improvements.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Urgency

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

AS9100 experience

NADCAP/PPG certification

Tools

Spray guns

Automated paint mixing systems

SOP development tools

Job description

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Senior Paint Technician to join our team at Korry in a fast-paced, cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing environment. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for ensuring all finishing processes meet strict aerospace specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. You will also leverage your experience to develop innovative surface preparation, painting, coating, and curing solutions alongside manufacturing engineering to eliminate rework, improve yield, and increase efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert in the painting and coating department
• Able to train individuals on the use of various paint coatings, including primers, topcoats, and specialty finishes, on cutting-edge hardware using spray guns and other application equipment
• Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for surface preparation, painting, coating, and curing processes
• Continuous improvement activities involving painting/coating technology, in conjunction with the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team, to improve yield and increase laborutilization
• Work on Root Cause/Corrective Actions (RCCA) with the Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to mitigate defects
• Use your experience with paints from various suppliers to inform internal supply chain personnel about potential impacts of supplier changes on production
• Proactively monitor the supply base to address upcoming chemical shortages and obsolescence. This activity will utilize various inputs, such as kanban, MRP signals and operator feedback, to realign min-max quantities to emergent demand
• Assist in developing strong Return on Investment (ROI) analyses for improvements to painting and coating tooling and equipment
• Perform special projects and assigned tasks

Note:

Approximately 85% of this role focuses on maintaining and improving processes, collaborating with engineers, and executing special projects. 15% of the role will be time in the paint booth training new operators and testing new processes/tooling.

Preferred Education:

Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus relevant experience

Preferred Experience:

• 5+years of direct experiencewith surface preparation, paint mixing,applying paints and coatingsand curing/dryingin a manufacturing or similar environment
• 2+ years of direct experience in an AS9100 manufacturing facility.
• 5+years ofdeveloping painting and coating processesand implementing innovative technologies to enhance quality
• Industry-recognized professional painting certifications, such as NADCAP or PPG certification
• Experience with FOD mitigation program
• Proficiency with advanced application techniques and equipment
• Experience working with paints from numerous suppliers
• Familiarity with automated paint mixing and application systems

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for proper mixing ratios and application methods
• Ability to train and mentor junior painters
• Skill in safely operating spray coating equipment according to industry standards
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and diagnosing faulty equipment and tooling
• Staying current with the latest advancements and industry trends in paint chemistry
• Highly detail-oriented and analytical,approach to technical writing assignments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and are empowered to innovate and lead change

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent movement about the production floor, working closely with operationsand engineeringpersonnel.
• Continuoususe of personal computers,databaseand digital platforms,etc.
• Useshands, fingers, and arms tomanipulate parts,equipment,tooling,materials,etc.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally use of steps, or ladder.
• The employee mustbe able tolift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Seldom to occasionally position self to stoop, kneel,or crouch.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization

Pay Range:

Please note the typical hiring range is $38.46 - $57.69 Hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• Employee referral bonuses
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.