Industrial Painter/Sandblaster

About us

Survival Systems International Inc. is an innovative lifeboat manufacturing company with over 50 years manufacturing life boats systems and 30 years actively supporting the aerospace community.

Job Title: Painter / Sandblaster

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Basic Function

Apply prime, paint and/or coatings to detail parts, subassemblies, and assemblies with substrates such as metal, foam, and plastic using brush, roller and spray-painting/coating techniques and equipment. Operate blast booth as needed for removal of unwanted substances from surface(s).

Responsibilities

1. Set up, operate, and maintain spray guns, pressure pots and other painting/coating equipment.

2. Determine correct preparation and prepare surfaces to be painted/coated to ensure proper adhesion of the primer, paint, and/or coating used.

3. Apply primer, paint, and/or coatings to interior and exterior of parts, subassemblies, and assemblies. Work to close tolerances in the applications of all materials.

4. Locate by use of simple arithmetic, customer specification and blueprints, decals, insignia, and color break areas.

5. Perform rework, final touchup and feathering to the same level of difficulty as other work described herein.

6. May perform maintenance painting or refinishing of wood, metal, plaster, or concrete office and factory buildings, furniture, machinery, and equipment.

7. Apply and remove non-skid materials as needed.

8. Maintain AS9100 quality standards per Survival Systems International’s Quality Manual. *

9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and company employees.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of time keeping manufacturing software and database software.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related sandblasting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of two years’ experience with power tools. Minimum of two years’ experience with plastic and metal.

Equipment:

Capable of using hand, power, mechanical tools and power testing equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

· Ability to read blueprints

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employee must have physical stamina and is regularly required to use hands; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; stoop; walk; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to kneel; stoop; crawl; climb or balance; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Vision Requirements:

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job employee must wear proper PPE and the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally exposed to work in wet or humid conditions, high places, near toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• painting metal parts: 3 years (Required)
• blasting metal parts: 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Valley Center, CA 92082 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $30