Masker - Aerospace

Essential Functions

• Reads and interprets blueprints to determine required work procedures and identify materials required
• Uses cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, cloth, and/or steam to clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating
• Follows established work instructions and safety procedures including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use, storage, and disposition of hazardous materials
• Uses precision measuring tools such as calipers or other gauges to determine areas needed for masking according to blueprints or drawings
• Uses precision cutting tools such as x-acto style blades/knives to accurately shape masking materials, including tiny materials and hard-to-reach areas requiring manual dexterity with sometimes very limited access
• Applies masking or other such materials to ensure surfaces are protected during processing procedures
• Rinses, drains, and/or wipes coated workpieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate the setting of finish coats on workpieces
• Demasks and cleans parts as required after coatings or processes have been performed, paying close attention to ensure masking materials applied were correct and adequate in meeting customer/drawing requirements
• Performs other incidental duties as may be required

Required Education And Work Experience

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Experience in precision masking or similar is preferred.

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints; experience interpreting finish specs is preferred
• Precise dexterity and the ability to apply masking in small places and to make precise cuts using an X-acto or similar pointed blade is required
• Hand strength and stability to effectively and accurately use precision cutting instruments is required
• Accurately distinguish colors
• Visual acuity to interpret drawings, sketches, and readings on gauges and other measuring devices, and to ensure precise application of masking materials

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility
• Sit for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment for heavy or oversized parts
• Frequently reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Sometimes climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Sometimes bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, apply and remove masking materials, and operate precision cutting tools
• Accurately distinguish colors
• Visual acuity to interpret drawings, sketches, and readings on gauges and other measuring devices, and to ensure precise application of masking materials

Working Conditions

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required) - occasionally
• Moderate noise - regularly
• Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, sharp blades, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)