Technician Associate - Paint Prep Tech

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Technician Associate - Paint Prep Tech
This position is intended to provide cross-functional support across the Boulder Process Centers. The primary assignment will be in the Paint work center; however, cross-training and flexing to the other work centers will be a core responsibility of this position.
What You'll Do:

• Paint:
  • Work with solvents, acids and bases using required personal protective equipment, gloves, safety glasses and respirator.
  • Understand and comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
  • Pay strong attention to detail and compliance to industry, environmental, health and safety standards.
  • Read and interpret mechanical blueprints to determine masking and painting requirements.
  • Core duties include, but are not limited to, surface preparation for painting operations; detailed masking; unmasking; final cleaning of parts; operation of paint equipment and ovens; and preparation of paint for application to hardware.
  • Learn and perform application of paint coatings.
  • Perform work area maintenance activities including area organization, chemical handling and chemical replenishment.
• Support other work centers, including but not limited to:
  • Metal Finish processes include anodizing, chromate conversion coating, etching and passivation. Exacting masking standards are required for many of the processes.
  • Critical Clean provides precision cleaning of hardware, assemblies and subassemblies. Stringent post cleaning verification testing is required.
  • Lubrication provides cleaning and lubrication of motors, gearboxes, bearings and fasteners. Disassembly, lubrication and reassembly of intricate and delicate hardware is often required.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and build documentation for aerospace hardware and use electronic engineering and production databases.
• Ability to organize and document various data inputs.
• Ability to pass in-house certifications including personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, hazard communication, crane, and cleanroom practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment with engineers, assemblers, technicians, customers and auditors.
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows operating system, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Previous experience working on delicate or critical hardware and in cleanrooms or clean benches is preferred.

Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.47 - $25.96 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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