Paint Masker - Level 1

United States of America State / County 1 Washington City 1 Kent Division 1 Aerostructures Company 1 Protective Coatings Function 1 Operations Workplace Type 1 On-Site Position type 1 Full Time Opportunity ID 10305 Company Profile 1 With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp.
is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications.
In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market.
We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries.
With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E.
Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Job Description 1 Located in Kent Washington, Protective Coatings Inc.
is a leading provider of full service finishing for the aerospace, electronics and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications.
Services include but are not limited to non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot peening and abrasive blasting, passivation, cadmium and nickel zinc plating, chromic, sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
Organic coating includes the application and testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies, phenolics, polyurethanes, polyesters, elastomerics, intumescents, lacquers, alkyds, acrylics, dry-film lubricants, powder coatings and Teflon.
Current approvals include the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program, (NADCAP), Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company, Boeing Defense and Space, Boeing/Philadelphia, Boeing Long Beach, Grumman, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Goodrich, Bombardier, Cessna and Sikorsky among much else.
Founded in 1976, Protective Coatings Inc.
was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012, and became part of the Aerostructures Division.
As a defense contractor Protective Coatings Inc.
is registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls as a subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp and is fully compliant with all relevant facets of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.
Position Summary: The Level 1 Paint Masker will perform masking activities in accordance with the following defined requirements.
Selected candidates for this position will be expected to perform simple masking of required part features with appropriate masking materials (such as tapes, paper and plugs) to protect the areas from processing, mainly from painting applications.
Insuring and validating part cleanliness, damage free surfaces, and part configurations are some of the essential functions a Level 1 Paint Masker will be required to perform.
Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations.
Level 1 Paint Maskers will also be performing verifications ensuring that all traces of organic soils, fingerprints, dirt, and dust are removed by using solvent cleaners.
Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills.
Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
As a condition of assignment, Level 1 Paint Masker candidates may be expected to process product controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations.
As such these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.
S.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to quality & safety.
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
Cut or tear paper, tape, vinyl plugs to specified size as required per job specification.
Use precut masking materials and stencils for proper masking of part surfaces prior to finishes applied.
Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, pliers, etc.
Read the work order instructions from traveler or other job related documents and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
Physically working with hands to accurately mask certain surfaces of parts to protect from the finish process applied utilizing tapes or other masking materials.
Working with and around solvent cleaners and paint materials such as acetone, alcohol, MEK, paints, etc.
Maintain a clean and organized work area at all the times.
Work independently or as a team member as required by job.
Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.
Required Skills: Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing.
[See performance evaluation form] Must be detail oriented and quick learner.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Good communicator with ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, & divide).
Required Experience: No Experience Required Level of Education: General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.
Shift: Monday to Friday from 2pm to 10:30pm 1 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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20 to $20 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors.
For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter.
Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year.
Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.
Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.
S.
export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)).
To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.
S.
Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency.
The U.
S.
export control regulations define a U.
S.
person as a U.
S.
Citizen, U.
S.
National, U.
S.
Permanent Resident (i.
e.
'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.