Material Applicator Sr

Standard Job Description

Performs spray, wipe, brush, or dip, of adhesives or heat application of surface covering to parts and assemblies exercising a complete knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation.

Performs spray, wipe, or brush applications to aircraft parts, assemblies and interior or exterior surfaces of completed aircraft, exercising a complete knowledge of surface preparations, material application procedures and techniques, tools, equipment, applicable specifications, and safety regulations, where it is required to hold exacting tolerances, working to blueprint requirements or engineering directions. Utilize blueprints to determine masked off areas, stay out areas, materials, and reference documents. Prepares and utilizes test panels to ascertain material thickness.

Sets-up completely and operates robotic equipment used in the application of materials applied to the surfaces of individual parts of varied sizes up to and including a completed article. Position parts/article in predetermined locations in relation to the robotic unit, connects cables and hoses. Select the proper program for the work to be performed and enter the predetermined information into the computer. Mix material to be applied and maintains material level in paint pots. Operates the robotic system and monitors the operations being performed.

Performs rework, modifications and touch up of the level of difficulty of the operations described above.

Performs the above functions on Company premises, and/or at vendor or other off Company locations.

Performs surface preparation by cleaning, stripping, sanding, masking, and similar operations.

Identifies surface imperfections and makes corrections using approved procedures.  Apply aerodynamic fillers to seams or voids and builds up surfaces to conform to aircraft configurations.

Uses precision measuring equipment and shop mathematics to determine material thickness.

Operates air and airless painting equipment as required.  Moves, positions, and stores such equipment as portable air mover ventilators or exhaust units, safety lights, ladders, scaffolding, etc.  Maintains and stores spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, respirators, and other similar safety devices.  Maintains “good housekeeping” as necessary.

Places parts and assemblies in drying ovens and monitors temperature and time requirements.

Checks material expiration dates and viscosities, and mixes materials as required.

Files, countersinks, trims, burrs, and operates such equipment as power sanders as required.

May be required to operate Company furnished vehicles as necessary.

May be required to operate a computer workstation. #SkunkProduction

***Must obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks***

***Must Be Able to Work Any Shift*** 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Required four years of experience in coatings application including surface preparation, spray, wipe, and other various application procedures.:

Desired Skills:

Operate robotic spray equiptment:

HVLP spray application:

Experience with various specialty coatings:

Pay Information:

• $29.67 - $51.44
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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.:

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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