Paint Assistant 1 1st Shift
About the role
Temp to hire position available. Works 1st shift, 6am - 2:30pm, with occasional weekend work. Located in Lynwood, CA 90262. Pay range is $18.50 - $20.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Absorb and assist the Painter in daily activities not involving actual painting
- Prepare parts by hand sanding and solvent cleaning
- Mix a variety of chromate and non-chromated primers and topcoats
- Lay parts out and maneuver for easier application of paint
- Complete work orders and necessary paperwork during the paint process
- Accurately process and document oven charts and temperatures
- Sweeping and cleaning the paint shop as necessary
- Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing
- Manage hazardous materials safely and in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Setup and label cubic yard hazardous waste storage boxes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Accountability
- Accuracy
- Ambition
- Applied Learning
- Communication, Oral
- Customer Oriented
- Ethical
- Goal Oriented
- Honesty / Integrity
- Initiative
- Motivation
- Perseverance
- Safety Awareness
- Self Motivated
- Working Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Responsibility
Skills & Abilities
- High School Graduate or GED (preferred)
- 6 months of working in processing aerospace companies (preferred)
- Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) (preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near, Distance): Normal audio range
- Sense of Sound: Normal audio range
- Sense of Touch: Normal touch
- Ability to Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Glasses
Work Environment
- Work is performed in shop conditions and can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
- Subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), requiring U.S. person status
About Valence Surface Technologies
Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space, and satellite industries. With ten locations across the United States, Valence offers a comprehensive solution from non-destructive testing and chemical processing to painting and sub-assembly. Traditionally, the aerospace supply chain was fragmented, but Valence aims to streamline it by providing an integrated service in every region, reducing costs, minimizing supplier numbers, and cutting transportation distances. Valence maintains over 3,500 approvals for every prime and program in existence today.