Top Coat Painter - 3rd shift

Valence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Valence is seeking an experienced aircraft painter to join our Seattle facility. You will inspect, prepare, and apply coatings to various surfaces, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.

The role requires 5+ years of painting experience, strong safety practices, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Join a growing company that offers hands-on training, competitive hourly pay, and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years' experience in aircraft painting.
• Familiarity with paint application and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect painting requirements for each part.
• Select appropriate paints per shop paperwork.
• Mix paints per directions or TS sheets.
• Prepare surfaces with light sanding before coating.
• Prime aluminum with epoxy or lacquer before final color coat.
• Manage time to complete tasks within deadlines.
• Coordinate with team members on workflow.
• Paint diverse surfaces and metals.
• Wear PPE and follow safety regulations during painting.
• Replace filters and maintain spray booth equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety compliance

Manual painting techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paint guns

PPE

Job description

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• 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.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• 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

Competency Statement(s)

• 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
• Lift/Carry
• 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
• 10 lbs or less - F
• 11-20 lbs - F
• 21-50 lbs - O
• 51-100 lbs - O
• Over 100 lbs - N
• Push/Pull
• 12 lbs or less - O
• 13-25 lbs - O
• 26-40 lbs - O
• 41-100 lbs - 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: $27.00 to $35.00 per hours (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.