Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the setup and application of primers and finish coats.
- Masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations
- Equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations
- Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors using spatulas or power mixing equipment
- Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents
- Dispose of trash, scrap, and hazardous waste appropriately
- Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, brushes, or washing tanks
- Spray or brush prepared surfaces with alodine, primers, or finish coatings per engineering planning
- Mix ingredients to create specific finishes
- Trim excess material
- Use equipment (e.g., computers, hand, power, and air tools) to complete paint assignments
- Perform pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes to the product as required
- Work from prints, sketches, specifications, and written/verbal instructions
- Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses, or permits
- Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g., isoscopes, scales) for self-inspection of in-process and finished work
- Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc.
- Move products within the manufacturing area using assigned equipment and complete necessary transactions
- Support continuous flow of product by training and assisting employees of same or lower classification level
- Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, defects, or other problems
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose best solutions related to the paint process
- Ensure daily logs for air quality are completed prior to paint operations
- Utilize required safety equipment and procedures (respirators, air hoods/masks, Tyvek suits, gloves, donning/doffing, footwear, safety eyewear)
- Comply with governing regulations, including BAC, OSHA, and customer specifications