Location Profile:
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.
Position Summary:
With little to no assistance level three painters shall demonstrate knowledge and competency regarding the application of common aerospace primers and topcoats to specified thickness requirements on product comprised of simple to intermediate complexity on a wide variety of substrates using conventional HVLP equipment in pressure, gravity and siphon fed variants. Typically 2-3 years of experience.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment.
- Turns valves and observes gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray station.
- Adjusts thermostat to maintain specified temperature in paint tanks.
- Inspects painted units for runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
- Inspects dry lubricated parts for overruns and missed areas. Cleans lubrication from areas not requiring lubrication.
- Readjusts pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating.
- Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses.
- Hand sprays parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventative.
- Mixes paint according to specifications with viscometer to regulate consistency according to changes in atmospheric conditions.
Required Skills:
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.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer use. Applicant should be familiar with Microsoft Office.
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.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Frequently work near heavy machinery or equipment
- Demands of a manufacturing environment
Required Experience:
A minimum of at least 3 years experience painting aerospace products.
Level of Education:
High school diploma/GED equivalent required.