Painter

Job Description

Job Description

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

Safety Coordinator

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.

Logistics Support

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.