Painter - Aero Instruments & Avionics : Job Details

The Painter is responsible for the operation of the Paint Department.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receive articles, parts, covers, and cases from all departments for refinishing.
• Properly handle and store these items until they are returned to the appropriate department after work is completed.
• Refinish units to the equipment manufacturers' standards using standard industry practices.
• Ensure that the article, part, cover, or case is returned to the appropriate department in a timely manner so that the Final Shop Inspection may be performed prior to the unit being prepared for shipping.
• Notify the appropriate Department Supervisor if, during the painting process, an item is damaged, or defects are found so that they may take corrective action.
• Arrange and maintain their workspace in a clean and organized manner to prevent damage or contamination of work in progress.
• Ensure the painting, refinishing equipment, and tools are maintained in good working order.
• Maintain inventory levels of paint and related consumables.
• Satisfactorily complete any training required by regulation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in safety committee meetings.
• Periodically check the fire and safety equipment to ensure serviceability and adequacy.
• Ensure PPE is made available throughout the shop floor.
• Assist the safety committee with identifying workplace hazards to reduce accidents and exposure to harmful situations and substances and remediate those hazards.
• Oversee proper storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.

• Assist processing of incoming units and piece parts during peak hours.

• Process scrap units in accordance with operations scrap procedures.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Technical college or Military training a plus.
• Have basic computer knowledge for data entry tasks.
• Able to follow manufacturer's instructions with required materials and surface preparation.
• Knowledge of different types of paints and primers used.
• Understanding the required mixing ratios of materials being used.
• Proper handling and disposal of materials.

Additional Information:

• Background check is required.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position based on FAA regulations. This position will require a pre-employment and random drug screenings in accordance with FAA regulations.
• This is a full time, non-exempt position.
• Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour DOE
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• This position is located in Depew, NY. Relocation assistance is not available.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Aero Instruments & Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aero does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.