Painter - Level 1 (Night Shift)

Business Profile:

Since the early days of aviation, PCC has worked closely with our customers to develop and specify the best products for their applications. We’ve created new materials, designs, and manufacturing practices to satisfy an ever changing industry. PCC engineered product applications include all wing/fuselage structural parts; engine lock-plates/bracketry; complete passenger/exit doors; major flap support and actuation structures; spars, skins, and bulkheads; swaged control rods, cables, and actuation and flight control assemblies; and complex latches, quick release BALL-LOK® pins, and specialized fasteners.

Location Profile:

Now part of PCC&39;s Engineered Products Division, University Swaging is a unique machining, swaging, and assembly center providing the industry&39;s most technologically advanced structural and kinematic control rod assemblies, flight control mechanisms, and swaged cable assemblies. Founded in 1947, the company was purchased by Primus in 2000, and before the close of the decade, expanded more than twofold into a new 110,000 square foot facility. The company&39;s success can be attributed to continuity of leadership and a strong vision for growth of capabilities and products. Today the site benefits from shared opportunities and cooperation with KaliStrut Aerospace, which has also maintained a leading market position in the area of metallic rods for more than 35 years. Recent engineering projects include pylon struts, interior tie rods, hold open rods, flight control rods, wing-to-body fairing support rods, door mechanisms and rods, and structural support rods for Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Gulfstream. Precision Castparts Corp. acquired Primus International in August, 2011.

Position Summary:

Prepare and paint tubular products complete to customer engineering and specification requirements utilizing various techniques in both manual and automated systems.

Shift:

Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:45am

Reporting Relationships:

The Painter – Level 1 will report to the Production Supervisor

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with robotic mixing and painting, as well as a demonstrate ability to manually mask, rack, mix, and paint parts as required
• Prepare and paint aircraft components to planning, drawing, and specification requirements; select and weigh materials for hand or machine applications; determine paint flow, viscosity, and coating quality by performing visual inspections, or by using viscometers
• Coordinate and prioritize process and job sequences, as well as direct assistant painter’s assignments to meet production schedule requirements and maximize paint booth throughput
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality requirements, and internal procedures
• Reduce finishing cost and minimize processing flow time to meet customer demand
• Maintain tools, equipment, and paint booth in compliance with safety and environmental health standards and best practices for cleaning, use, and preventative maintenance per manufacturer’s recommendations
• Maintain min/max of paints and solvents not to exceed space limitations and per aerospace lot and batch control requirements
• Participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement activities and training as required; lead similar initiatives within their job responsibility to demonstrate equipment operations and work procedures to assistant painters
• May occasionally perform special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience performing painting operations in an aerospace production environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparation and application of aerospace specialty finishes (primer and topcoat) for detail parts and assemblies. Proficient in the application of paint and finish S.P.C. techniques
• Expert knowledge of a broad spectrum of finishes (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, acrylics) as used in aerospace applications
• Knowledgeable and complaint with proper and recommended use, storage, and disposal of sealants, paints, strippers, and other chemicals used
• Knowledgeable about applicable BQMS procedures, NADCAP and AS9100 audit standards, equipment, and tool standard procedures, safety and environmental health standards relevant to OSHA requirements, and hazardous materials procedures as they apply to the workplace
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with customer drawings and specification requirements, parts lists, and material safety data sheets, as well as Company policies and procedures
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction in English and good computer/MRP system literacy
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability too professionally communicate and work well with others and to lead others by example in learning workplace operations and procedures
• Good attitude and attendance, attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator use certification
• Able to lift 10lbs routinely, up to 35lbs occasionally
• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand up to 10 hours per day and the willingness and ability to work overtime including nights and weekends

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.