Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Painter (Aerospace/Aircraft).

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego, CA- 92154 location and reports to the Production Manager.

Position Summary:

The Painter will paint various composite parts manufactured by the company. Must be able to read complex instructions and prepare equipment to complete work orders; blending and mixing paint to meet manufacturing standards. 

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Prep, mask, etch, plate, prime of composite components and parts
• Blend and mix paints, inks, and coatings to proper spray consistency; apply paint coats to exact thickness
• Spray paint coat to exact thickness per work instructions and ensure high quality final parts 
• Must be able to follow complex written direction and weight / mixing coating instructions; read and understand blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
• Prepare composite and metal surfaces; sanding, etching, alodine, water break testing 
• Apply chemical conversion coatings 
• Perform detail touch ups 
• Support with overall shop cleaning and maintenance 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Required Education and Experience:

• 5-8 years of hands on painting experience in the Aerospace or Auto body industry, with several of the following processes; chemical cleaning, etching, paint/dry film coating, plating, stripping, surface prep, surface treatment/passivation.
• Must have experience spraying high performance coatings; prefer candidates with Aerospace or Auto body /bondo experience.
• Familiar with composites and metals surface preparation 
• High school diploma or GED 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb steps, and ladders
• Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment (man lifts, ladders, and stand) 
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs 
• Must pass a respiratory physical 
  • ​​​​​​​ability to be certified for a half & full-face respirator 
• Ability to work in small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

Perks and Benefits: 

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental 
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program 
• 9/80 work schedule: Off every other Friday
• 8- paid Holidays 
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment 
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement 

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position falls within $24 and $28. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us?

Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.