Painter

Shift: Monday through Friday 2:30pm to 11pm

Position Purpose: 

 Apply paint to plastic aerospace parts in accordance with build books. 

 Essential Duties and responsibilities 

• Follow Lean Manufacturing and 5s practices
• Visually inspect parts prior to painting to identify failures and damage. Report all parts that appear damaged or incorrectly processed to Paint Shop Supervisor
• Ensure parts to be painted are clear of dirt or foreign material, and clean them if necessary
• Applying paint to include texture E and C in accordance to work order on aerospace parts
• Responsible for quality, on time delivery, safety, and performance of assigned work
• Select and mix paint to match Work Order requirements
• Review work orders for missed processes and fill out/maintain paperwork
• Apply paint to surface of the part using spray gun according to work order call out
• Maintain knowledge of current specifications and call outs
• Clean and maintain spraying equipment with solvents and other materials
• Follow hazardous chemical and waste handling procedures
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly. This includes maintaining the area of the face where the respirator seals are clean and hair free as needed.
• Must be able to read and interpret all MSDS sheets on all chemicals being used
• Maintain cleanliness of the paint area and mixing rooms. Change paint filters as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
• Responsible for following all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices 
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications/Requirements 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Skill in prioritizing and managing a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to use a computer for basic functions in a Windows environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Skill in organizing, identifying, and recognizing differences or similarities
• Adaptable to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Accepting of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with stressful situations
• Ability to establish job priorities without direct supervision 

 Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) 

Environmental Condition 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Physical Requirements 

Required physical skills and abilities (see below) 

• A = 20% or less of work time
• B= 20 to 60% of work time
• C = 60%ormore of work time
• Blank = Not applicable

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time. 

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.