Technician Associate / Technician I - Paint Prep Technician - 2nd Shift

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The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
Technician Associate / Technician I - Paint Prep Technician - 2nd Shift
This position is intended to provide cross-functional support across the Westminster Manufacturing Shops and Service 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, and using personal protective equipment, gloves, safety glasses and use of a respirator is required. Must understand and comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
  • Position requires strong attention to detail and compliance to industry, environmental, health and safety standards.
  • Position requires ability to 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.
  • Position requires the ability to learn and perform application of paint coatings.
  • Position requires ability to 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.
  • Flashcut work center:
    • Perform all tasks associated with preparing, cutting, packaging, and delivery of materials cut on the Flashcut machine (primarily film adhesives).
  • Autoclave Work Center:
    • Bag assemblies to prepare for autoclave bonding.
    • Operate autoclave vessels.
    • Unbag assemblies after bonding.
    • Lay-up assemblies and prepare for bagging operations.
  • Printed Circuit (PC) work center:
    • Perform a variety of tasks associated with the manufacture of Printed Antenna Boards (PAB's) and preparation of materials/products for subsequent bonding and painting operations. Handle, dispense, transport, mix and work with lab chemicals, hazardous materials and hazardous waste products.

• 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:

• Technician Associate - High School diploma or equivalent.
• Technician I - High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree
• 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.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and build documentation for aerospace hardware and use electronic engineering and production databases. Must be able to organize and document various data inputs.
• Must be able to pass in-house certifications including personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, hazard communication, crane, and cleanroom practices.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with engineers, assemblers, technicians, customers and auditors.
• Must be able 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.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. 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.

A DoD Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE: $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.)
• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR TECHNICIAN I: $20.91 - $28.13 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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