Job Description

About the Company

Founded in 1954 and recognized as one of Arizona's top premiere Metal plating and surfacing companies, ChemResearch specializes in over 33 plating and chemical processes for aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor/electronics, space, and heavy equipment industries. ChemResearch is a people-first culture employer that promotes growth and innovation while providing a challenging, exciting, fast-paced work environment with competitive pay and great benefits.

Summary

The process helper is responsible for assisting paint operators in the preparation of paint processing. 

Job Duties

• Complies with quality, safety, housekeeping, maintenance, production, environmental, and personnel practices to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Set up, maintain and operate equipment such as HVLP paint guns ( gravity fed and pressure fed equipment) paint mixers, mil thickness gauges and other paint measuring equipment and other general shop equipment and tools to complete work assignments.
• Mix and apply various topcoat finishes within thickness requirements ( polyurethanes, epoxy, lacquers, clears, ( gloss, semi-gloss, and flat finishes)
• Cleans, masks & paints parts per internal/customer process specification along with verbal instructions.
• Selects & mixes coating material along with the basic understanding of various paints, primers & other chemicals associated with aerospace coatings.
• Completes efficiently and timely all administrative tasks related to work orders & equipment maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment by proactively cleaning equipment and paint booth areas; complying with procedures, rules & regulations.
• References blue prints to accurately assess masking requirements specified on print.
• Assists in the inspection of product and notifies the Department Supervisor of any non-conformances.
• Records masking details on the job ticket and any necessary information on the work order as required.
• Ability to record paint usage and waste tracking in the appropriate software 
• Ensures all customer product and tooling is handled properly to avoid damage 
• Promotes and works safely at all times and complies with all safety regulations while working with Hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Take instructions from supervisors.

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the metal finishing industry is helpful but not required.
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to work around chemicals using appropriate safety equipment.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to alternate standing and sitting for 8 / 12 hours
• Ability to see or correct to 20/20
• Ability to hear
• Ability to distinguish color (pass a colorblind test)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form
• Ability to stoop and bend
• Ability to use arms and hands