Paint Prep Technician

Job Description

Job Description

In addition to a comfortable work environment and family values, Danner Corporation offers our team members with a competitive benefits package to include company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA); a 401(k) retirement account; and paid time off.

JOB SUMMARY

The  Paint Prep Technician  is responsible for safely preparing aircraft parts including but not limited to mixing of paint, masking, sanding, cleaning, tracking. The Paint Prep Technician works under minimal supervision according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures.

REPORTS TO

The Paint Prep Technician directly reports to the Assembly Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITIONEducation, Training, and/or Experience

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience in Paint or Paint Prep preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, crouch and kneel for extended periods of time
• Frequently sit without support 
• Regularly required to use eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills, and manual dexterity
• Regularly required to twist and reach to shoulder level
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Specific vision abilities include close, color, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing level within normal/average range

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIESTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proficiency in use of hand tools and paint prep processing equipment (e.g., DA orbital sander, sanding block)
• Ability to prep areas for paint with minimal rework 
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain techniques, time requirements and quality standards on a consistent ongoing basis
• Ability to work with/around fiberglass, resins, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Execute all paint preparation processes including masking, sanding, and surface preparation/cleaning
• Track jobs and complete livery layout, maintenance marking application, and final detailing
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with industry standards 
• Manage time and workflow through personal work area with direction
• Maintain a safe, organized and FOD-free work area with a focus on lean principles as instructed
• Work with or in the presence of hazardous chemicals, resins, and fiberglass as required (PPE provided)
• Other duties as assigned

Management reserves the right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but does not limit team members nor the Company to the work identified above.