Top Coat Painter

Valence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with a 3% Employer Match

On-the-job training

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Valence located in Seattle, Washington, is looking for skilled aircraft painters. The role requires a minimum of 5 years experience in aircraft painting, along with the ability to manage time effectively and work in team settings.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $21.30 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, along with benefits like medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft painting.
• Ability to wear respirator up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect details and evaluate the painting work required.
• Mix paints as specified by supplied directions.
• Coat aluminum surfaces with the prescribed materials.
• Observe safety regulations during spray painting operations.

Skills

Time Management

Communication, Oral

Customer Oriented

Reliability

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paint guns

Job description

Essential Functions

• Inspect details and evaluate the painting work required for the part.
• Effectively establish the correct paint for the application as flowed down by shop paperwork.
• Mix paints as specified by supplied directions or Technical Data Sheets.
• Prepare and perform minor sanding to detail surface before applying paint.
• Coat aluminum surfaces with the prescribed epoxy, lacquer, resin or other material before applying the final color coat.
• Able to effectively manage time and complete all delegated work within the specified time.
• Work in a team and coordinate work functions with fellow workers.
• Able to paint effectively on different surfaces and metals.
• Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing during spray painting operations.
• Change out of booth filter chromate and solvent contaminated paint booth filters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency Statements

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft painting.

Other Requirements

Paint guns, techniques, PPE.

Physical Demands

Position requires lifting up to 100 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs, standing for extended periods, walking, sitting intermittently, manually manipulating, reaching, climbing, crawling not required. Ability to wear respirator up to 8 hours per day. Must have average vision including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $21.30 to $30.00 per hour (DOE)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training, no experience required
• Join a great company with opportunities for growth!

Work Environment

Work is performed in shop conditions and can be below 30 degrees Fahrenheit and in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.