Core Coating Processor Sr

About the role

You will be the Low Observable Coater - Specialty Coatings for the team responsible for applying special technology coatings to produce aircraft, parts, and assemblies with low-observable characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret laboratory, engineering, and manufacturing process specifications and plan the sequence of operations for finish applications on low-observable aircraft, parts, assemblies, and test articles.
• Set up and operate robotic coating application equipment, including loading programs, initializing robots, and positioning parts/assemblies to be finished.
• Operate robotic coating application systems, recognize problems, and initiate corrective action as required.
• Set up and operate manual application equipment to apply both special technology and traditional coatings when assigned.
• Perform preliminary process preparations such as removing/reinstalling panels and assemblies, cleaning, and hand or machine surface finishing when assigned.
• Mix coatings to specified proportions and verify physical properties of mix such as viscosity and temperature as required.
• Perform basic computer skills to operate computer-controlled paint robots.
• Read and interpret complex assembly and installation blueprints.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (active clearance or approved Interim clearance required).
• Two years of experience with special technology RAM coatings, including application, hand and/or machine finishing of aircraft components, parts, and fine details such as contours and tapers.
• Documented ability to read and interpret complex assembly and installation blueprints.

Desired Skills

• Previous low-observable (LO) coatings experience.
• Five years of experience as a Low Observable Coater.
• Previous F-35 or F-22 coatings experience.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $27.77 - $52.76. The salary range is a general guideline and may vary based on scope, responsibilities, work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based and not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only: Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.