Aerospace Paint Masker - Level 4 - Day Shift

Located in Kent Washington, Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full service finishing for the aerospace, electronics and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications. Services include but are not limited to non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot peening and abrasive blasting, passivation, cadmium and nickel zinc plating, chromic, sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Organic coating includes the application and testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies, phenolics, polyurethanes, polyesters, elastomerics, intumescents, lacquers, alkyds, acrylics, dry-film lubricants and Teflon.

Founded in 1976, Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012, and became part of the Aerostructures Division.

Position Summary:

Selected candidates for a Paint Masker Level 4 will perform a variety of complex masking duties which require meticulous attention to detail, covering certain features of a part (such as electrical bonding areas, footprints, character masking, etc.) to protect those surfaces from coating or processing applications. This will require from a candidate knowledge of dimensional control through drawing tolerance requirements and basic mathematical skills in order to accomplish such tasks. A Level 4 Paint Masker will mainly provide masking support for the Paint department, however on occasion the masker may support the Blast, Shot Peen and Plating departments given the complexity of the job. Level 4 Paint Maskers will require experience in reading advanced aerospace blueprints, and will be expected to set up and provide instruction of masking samples of orders based on blueprint interpretation and customer requirements. A Level 4 Masker must have some basic photography and computer skills in order to create technique sheets, and will work with a Die-Cut machine using a simple CAD program to provide precut mask materials to employees. The Level 4 Paint Masker will perform masking activities by reviewing the shop traveler to determine the operational requirements and verification of completion of previous operations. The Level 4 Masker's responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. Candidates of this position must have strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. The work environment is fast paced in order to meet the daily productions goals while maintaining a focus on industry and organizational quality standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company's commitment to quality and
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Wears and maintains proper personal equipment (PPE).
• Interpret masking and finish processing requirements through reading of aerospace blueprints and customer contract notations.
• Provide set up samples of masked parts and instruction to lower level employees.
• Design and create masking templates and tools to aid in masking.
• Design and create specific pre-cut, dimensionally controlled masking using a basic CAD program and Die-Cut Machine.
• Perform complex masking jobs that require meticulous detail and attention to meet blueprint dimensional requirements.
• Measure and verify features of parts having critical dimensional tolerances utilizing calipers, scales, or rulers.
• Requisitions masking and other materials required to meet production goals.
• Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, plier, etc.
• Read the work order instructions from traveler or other job related documents and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
• Working with and around solvent cleaners and paint materials such as acetone, alcohol, MEK, paint, etc.
• Reviews work orders, purchase orders, relative engineering drawings and process specifications to perform initial setup of all masking.
• Confers with Quality and Engineering Departments to facilitate answers to ambiguous drawing and/or purchase order requirements.
• Work independently or as a team member as required by job.
• Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Must be able to mentor and train other employees.

Required Skills:

• Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position including: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing. [See performance evaluation form]

• Must be detailed oriented and quick learner.
• Must have strong leadership skills, ability to speak in front of a group, provide direction and guidance to lower level employees, and contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, & divide).
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of masking materials, and the ability to use materials appropriately.
• Ability to interpret advanced aerospace blueprint drawings (identifying flagnotes, rotation views, dimensions and tolerances, etc.).
• Ability to use and train others to use measuring equipment such as calipers, scales, rulers.
• Ability to train other employees in masking techniques.
• Observational skills -ability to identify and fix masking issues.
• Basic knowledge of Flexi Expert Cloud software (Used to create precut masking material with Die-Cut Machine).
• Ability to take photos and create technique sheets by using basic computer skills.
• Must be able to perform basic in process inspection duties as required.

• Must be able to life up to 35 pounds

Required Experience:

• 5 year minimum.

Level of Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Shift:

• Monday through Friday from 6am to 2:30pm

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.