Journey Painter

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is looking for a Painter Journey for their Kent, WA location.

Summary pay range: $ 31.38 - $36.92 hourly wage rate.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Prepare, mask, and finish aerospace parts for base coat and primer in accordance with customer engineering and specification requirements.

• Mix, measure, and prepare paint materials-including base coats, primers, catalysts, thinners, solvents, and texture materials-per manufacturer and Hexcel standards.

• Apply top coat, texture, Teflon, and other specialty finishes using airpowered spray guns and pressurepot systems.

• Set up, operate, and maintain controlledenvironment paint booths, ensuring proper temperature, humidity, and contamination control.

• Inspect parts for surface defects, paint quality, adhesion, and texture consistency; make corrective adjustments as needed.

• Read, interpret, and execute customer drawings, work orders, and finish specifications accurately.

• Document part numbers, materials used, paint processes, and painter identification using computer systems and barcode scanners.

• Coordinate paint-job sequencing and collaborate with Painter Specialists and Finishers to maximize throughput and meet production schedules.

• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring proper cleaning, storage, and operational readiness.

• Participate in continuous improvement, rootcause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.

Requirements:

• Five years on the job experience at performing top coat painting in an aerospace, automotive, or similar production environment; proficiency at all base coat & primer, texture, Teflon, and application of top coat

• Demonstrate ability to mix and apply base coats and primers

• Demonstrate ability to clean and care for paint equipment

• Must maintain safety, environmental, and health standards relevant to OSHA requirements and Hexcel policy

• Must be able to read, interpret, and comply with customer drawings and specificationrequirements as well as Hexcel policies and procedures

• Must be well organized, proactive, and self-motivated

• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, as well as week day and weekend overtime

• Must comply with all safety policies and procedures

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) REQUIRED.

• Must be able to coordinate and prioritize job sequences, as well as Painter Specialist and Finisher assignments in order to meet production schedule requirements and maximize paint booth throughput.

• Satisfactorily complete classroom requirements for operator certification (OV) as outlined by Hexcel's training department.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.