Packaging Operator Level 1 Swing 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. Current approvals include the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company Boeing Defense and Space Boeing / Philadelphia Boeing Long Beach Grumman Gulfstream Lockheed Martin Goodrich Bombardier Cessna and Sikorsky among much else.

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

Position Summary :

The Entry Level 1 Packaging Operator position involves the removal of all post finish masking product and subsequent cleanup and / or touch up of paints as required. The position includes additional elements such as the manual application of temporary corrosion preventive compounds assistance in part marking applications and packaging in accordance with written and verbal instruction. Selected Level 1 Packaging Operators will be expected to read and follow written instruction in the form of job specific work orders as well as customer process specifications as necessary for the successful completion of all interrelated tasks in accordance with defined requirements. Candidates must be s elf-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies procedures and work instructions.
• Wear and maintain proper personal equipment (PPE).
• Review the work order / traveler to ascertain all post finish requirements.
• Maintaining part configuration and tagging as appropriate.
• Visual inspection of finished product for apparent unacceptable aesthetic and / or functional defects.
• Removal of all masking media as required from finished product by using appropriate unmask tools.
• Proper use of unmasking tools such as razor blades wire cutters phenolic (wooden) knives pliers etc.
• Post unmask cleanup of finished product to remove paint bridging and leakage.
• Manual touch up of painted finishes as necessary.
• Post unmask application of corrosion preventative compounds if as required by work order instruction.
• Verification of required quantity against work order / traveler.
• Wrapping and packaging of completed product in accordance with written instructions.
• Replenish packaging supplies such as wrapping papers plastic sheets boxes cartons glue ink and labels.
• Packaging Operators will be exposed to chemicals / odors such as solvents for cleaning paints for touch ups and chemical paint strippers for removal of localized paint.

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Key Skills

Forklift,Algebra,Basic Math,FDA Regulations,Math,Packaging,Warehouse Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Food Processing,cGMP,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1