What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Painter position at Howmet Aerospace?
Responsibilities
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
- Safely perform all painting processes to ensure parts are conforming to customer specifications and industry requirements.
- Prepare workspace for parts to be painted.
- Clean or degrease parts as needed.
- Set up, adjust, and maintain spray and hanging equipment.
- Select and mix coating liquid to specifications.
- Apply prime or finish coat to parts and coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer with brush.
- Ensure quality requirements are met.
- Follow work orders to determine appropriate surface spray.
- Sample all required testing specifications and interpret results.
- Perform inspections to ensure procedural compliance.
- Timely completion of required documentation accurately (i.e. time care, work instructions, ID tags, production records).
- Adhere to all safety, quality and operating procedures and maintain a clean work area.
- Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on equipment/booth, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Previous work experience painting a variety of surface types
- Understand technique to meet coating and thickness desired
- Proficient with and physically able to operate technical equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent dexterity and hand eye coordination
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, procedures and other documents
- Read basic measuring devices including micrometers and calipers
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Desire to work overtime, as needed
- Ability to meet the physical demand of the job
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com