Equipment Operator in Valencia, California at Electrofilm Manufacturing Company LLC

ITT Control Technologies offers an incredibly attractive benefits program. Our employees enjoy medical and dental coverage, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.

Position Summary

The Product Molder & Painter performs preparation work prior to painting, such as repairing surface defects sanding and cleaning. Then The Equipment Operator paints parts to completion.

• Applies masking tape or other material over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Mix paints and catalyst prior to applying, pouring coating liquid into pressure pot and connects gun to air hose.
• Regulates the width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique and compliance spraying the work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent using proper personal protection and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Required to operate oven to cure and dry, as well as perform paint touch up.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product using various products depending on the situation.
• Fills, grinds, and sans repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Fills depressions with body filler and may file dings to remove burrs and rough spots to attain smooth surface.
• May prime or paint surfaces after performing body repair.
• Visually examines and feels surface of work piece to achieve required results.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-2 years of recent experience in a paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing in the aerospace, automotive field, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of commonly used safety concepts, practices, and procedures within field
• Ability to read English such as specifications and instructions - such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good Attention to details
• Must be able to read, write and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Medically cleared to wear a respirator.
• Must be fit tested for a respirator.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

Other Requirements:
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee).

“ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”