Top Coat Painter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer Paid Basic Life

3% Employer Match 401(k)

Generous Paid Time Off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced aircraft painter to prepare surfaces, mix paints, and apply color coats in a shop environment. You will ensure proper safety practices and work closely with teammates to meet production timelines.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of aircraft painting experience, can handle paints per TS and shop docs, and is comfortable wearing PPE throughout the spray painting process in a controlled facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 5 years of aircraft painting experience.
• Must be able to wear PPE and operate paint guns.

Responsibilities

• Inspect details and evaluate painting work required for each part.
• Establish the correct paint per shop paperwork and apply as directed.
• Mix paints as specified by directions or Technical Data Sheets.
• Prepare surfaces with minor sanding before painting.
• Coat aluminum surfaces with epoxy, lacquer, or resin before final color coat.
• Manage time to complete all tasks within the given timeframe.
• Work in a team and coordinate with fellow workers.
• Paint effectively on various surfaces and metals.
• Observe safety regulations and wear PPE during spray painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paint guns

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essentials 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.

Position Qualifications

• 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: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in aircraft painting

Other Requirements: Paint guns, techniques, PPE

Physical Demands

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this position.
• O (Occasionally) – Position requires 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 (Detailed)

• Lift/Carry – 10 lbs or less (F), 11–20 lbs (F), 21–50 lbs (O), 51–100 lbs (O).
• Push/Pull – 12 lbs or less (O), 13–25 lbs (O), 26–40 lbs (O), 41–100 lbs (O).
• Stand – C, Walk – F, Sit – O, Manually Manipulate – O, Reach Outward – C, Reach Above Shoulder – F, Climb – N, Crawl – N, Squat or Kneel – O, Bend – O, Grasp – F, Speak – O.

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear a 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, 401(k) 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.