Production Spray Painter 1st Shift

Production Spray Painter I

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Coxsackie, NY manufactures state-of-the-art parts for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

*Sets up, operates and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment.
*Prepares part surfaces for application of coating to ensure proper adhesion of the paint, which may include sandblasting and masking of parts
*References, locates and interprets blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
*Determines from specifications, blueprints or work orders the type and color of primes, paint, protective coatings and/or solution required.
*Mixes and thins paint to proper consistency.
*Locates color break areas, decals and/or insignias and paints or mounts such items per use of customer specifications, blueprints and simple arithmetic.
*Applies primer and matte topcoats to interior and exterior of parts, subassemblies and assemblies.
*Works to required tolerances in the application of finished surface coats.
*Verifies and evaluates thickness and location of painted surfaces for acceptance or rejection of product.
*Performs basic/simple rework and touchup, feathering, shading and blending of primer and matte topcoats by the use of spray gun and brush.
*Maintains full understanding of rework procedures.
*May perform such work incident to work described above, such as touchup, masking, sandblasting, sanding, priming, sealing and surfacing.
*Maintain acceptable labor reporting in BAAN.
*Maintain accurate log entries pertaining to the work being performed and dictated by customer specifications and company SOPs.
*Maintains strict adherence to company SOPs.
*Maintains a high level of 6S involvement.
*Support Lean initiatives by participating in CI events and/or providing ideas for improvements in the area.
*Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
*Acceptable attendance is an essential function of the position.
*Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.
*Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.

Below are examples of information that may be included in the Qualifications section of the job posting

Required Skills and 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, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this job.

*Ability to set up and operate various types and sizes of spray guns, paint mixers, and other painting equipment
*Ability to use references to obtain easily identified information, to use simple arithmetic, including decimals and fractions.
*Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mylars/engineering drawings.
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
*The employee frequently is required to walk and sit.
*The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
*Must be able to communicate effectively.
*Annual baseline hearing test is required.
*The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Required Experience and Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product or industry knowledge plus any certifications in order to be considered.

*High school diploma or equivalent
*1 - 3 years' experience preferred

Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):
Physical Abilities

Stand - Continuously

Walk - Continuously

Sit - Occasionally

Climb - Occasionally

Crawl - Occasionally

Squat or Kneel - Continuously

Fine Manipulation - Occasionally

Reach Outward - Continuously

Reach Above Shoulder - Continuously

Work Environment & Safety Required:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Safety glasses, safety shoes and other designated personal protective equipment as required for the position.

*Working conditions are: 100% manufacturing environment.
*Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and airborne particles.
*Noise level is usually loud.
*Hearing protection must be worn in designated manufacturing areas.
*Fully enclosed shoes of solid, leather construction with a steel or composite toe cap (ANSI Z41 compliant) must be worn in all manufacturing areas.
*Full Ty-vek suit required in restricted areas.
*Supplied air unit required in booth while painting.
*Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.

This is a generic job posting for a Production Spray Painter. Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 /hour

Base Compensation: USD 18.00 - 20.00 Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road
Coxsackie, New York, 12051
United States