Post-Paint Assistant

Sonaca North America is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. With 10 locations across North America, we combine engineering expertise and operational excellence to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient products and services.

About the Role

The Post-Paint Assistant packages orders in accordance with work order instructions and established Sonaca North America procedures under the direct supervision of a Shipper 2 or Shipper 3. This role ensures all customer products are processed safely to eliminate damage during packaging and transit.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work order requirements.
• Identify parts using printed and/or electronic pictures.
• Un-rack, un-mask, and solvent-clean parts, when required, prior to packaging and shipping.
• Package parts in accordance with Sonaca’s procedures and work order instructions.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, with appropriate certification.
• Operate weight scales to verify quantities.
• Keep packaging and shipping areas clean and organized per company Ultraclean/6S requirements.
• Observe safety requirements and use all required safety equipment.
• Handle customer-supplied product with care.
• Maintain and reinforce Sonaca’s quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Available to work overtime when required, including weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Paint/Shipping Supervisor or trainer.

Requirements

• High School diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• Ability to read and comprehend American English is required.
• Previous experience in packaging and shipping is desired.
• Must attain proficiency in using Sonaca’s Work Order Tracking Program.
• Application of basic math skills is required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions is required.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.

Attributes

• Must have a positive, team-player attitude.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Must be dependable.