Masker

Position Summary:

Selected candidates for an Level Three Paint Masker position will perform a variety of complex masking duties which require meticulous attention to detail, covering certain features of a part (such as critical tolerance surfaces, threads and splines, measured surface areas, etc.) to protect those surfaces from coating or processing applications. Level 3 Paint Maskers will require some experience in reading advanced aerospace blueprints, and will be expected to assist in set up and help provide guidance to lower level paint maskers of masking samples and techniques. The Level 3 Paint Masker will perform masking activities by reviewing the shop traveler to determine the operational requirements and verification of completion of previous operations. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as adherence to organization safety rules and regulations. Level 3 Paint Maskers will also be performing verifications ensuring that all traces of organic soils, fingerprints, dirt and dust etc. are removed by using solvent cleaners. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company's commitment to QUALITY and SAFETY!
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance according to shift-times or a pre-arranged work schedule.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
• Interpret masking and finish processing requirements through reading of aerospace blueprints and customer contract notations.
• Provide set up samples of masked parts and instruction to lower level employees.
• Perform complex masking jobs that require meticulous detail and attention to meet blueprint dimensional requirements.
• Measure and verify features of parts having critical dimensional tolerances utilizing calipers, scales, or rulers.
• Cut or tear paper, tape, vinyl plugs to specified size as required per job specification.
• Use precut masking materials and stencils for proper masking of part surfaces prior to finishes applied.
• Proper use of masking tools such as razor blades, wire cutters, insertion tools, plier, etc.
• Read the work order instructions from traveler or other job related documents and process the jobs exactly as instructed.
• Physically working with hands to accurately mask certain surfaces of parts to protect from the finish process applied utilizing tapes or other masking materials.
• Working with and around solvent cleaners and paint materials such as acetone, alcohol, MEK, paints, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all the times.
• Work independently or as a team member as required by job.
• Working in fast paced environment to meet Production and Quality goals.
• Read and verify customer contract (purchase order) for masking clarification purposes.
• Proper management of PPE is required including:
  • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
  • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
  • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.

Required Skills:

• Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position including : 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing. [See performance evaluation form]

• Must be detailed oriented and quick learner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Good communicator with ability to represent the Company in a positive manner.
• Basic computers skills involving scanning work orders and looking up technique sheets.
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, & divide).
• Ability to interpret advanced aerospace blueprint drawings (identifying and interpreting flagnotes and finish codes, rotational views, dimensions and tolerances, etc.).
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of masking materials, and the ability to use materials appropriately.
• Ability to use and train others to use measuring equipment such as calipers, scales, rulers.
• Ability to train other employees in masking techniques.
• Observational skills -ability to identify and fix masking issues.
• Must be able to perform basic in process inspection duties as required.
• Although not required, knowledge of operating Die-Cut machine is desirable.

Required Experience:

• 3 year minimum.

Level of Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Location Profile:

Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

• Anodizing
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Painting
• Plating
• Shot Peening
• Thermal Spray
• Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."