Paint Assistant

Job Overview

Reports to: Paint Supervisor
Location: Seattle, WA
Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Paint Assistant responsibilities include assisting the Painter in various preparatory tasks and completing necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Aid in part preparation by hand sanding and solvent cleaning
• Mix a variety of chromate and non-chromated primers and topcoats
• Lay parts out and maneuver for efficient paint application
• Document work orders and necessary paperwork
• Process and document oven charts and temperatures
• Sweep and clean the paint shop
• Adhere to safety regulations and wear protective gear
• Manage hazardous materials safely
• Set up and label cubic yard hazardous waste storage boxes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
• Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ambition: Drive to achieve personal advancement
• Applied Learning: Ability to participate in needed learning activities
• Communication, Oral: Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Customer Oriented: Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures
• Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Goal Oriented: Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result
• Honesty / Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Initiative: Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Motivation: Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability
• Persistence: Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement
• Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety
• Self Motivated: Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative
• Working Under Pressure: Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
• Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Reliability: The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (Required)
• Experience: No experience required

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $21.30 to $23.00 per hour (DOE) + shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program: 8 Holidays and 2 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training, no experience required

Work Environment

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company).