Paint Associate

Job Title: Paint Associate

Department: Paint

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervision of others: None

Salary Grade: Associate 10-70

AAP Classification: Operative

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: October 11, 2023

Summary

Performs all job tasks in the Paint department by performing the essential duties and responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Reads work orders, follows production drawings and other documentation (MCR's, work instructions, communication sheets, etc.), or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.

• Follow cellular manufacturing when applicable

• Use required safety equipment

• Maintain a safe and clean environment

• Notify management of problems in production

• Order supplies from stock

• Accurately follow and mix all necessary formulations

• Develop a thorough understanding of paints

• Follow all calibration and expired material rules and policies

• Proper use and maintenance of airbrushes, HVLP spray guns, screening tables, gun washing equipment, paint booths, measuring equipment and ovens

• Performs spraying of clear coat, paint on fronts and backs, paint for finals, paint I, paint on Avionics, paint on GDLS

• Performs screening on panels, metal, and GDLS

• Balances INCN and EL panels, Avionics product, and GDLS

• Performs all sanding and flipping tasks

• Testing of paint and inks

• Document all necessary quantities, signoffs, rework and scrap, and maintain lot traceability

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED

Computer skills preferred

2 - 3 years manufacturing experience in a Paint department strongly preferred

Skills

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence. Must possess the ability to effectively present information one-on-one, in a small group situation, to customers, and/or other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement including whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand manufacturing concepts, as they relate to all job tasks, within the paint department. Possess superior problem solving skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and or arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Must be able to use an airbrush and HVLP gun. Requirements may also include repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment*

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call: 716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

COVID-19 Considerations

The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.

Compensation

$18.50-$24.50/hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.