**Job Summary:** The painter prepares surfaces of parts for painting. Preparation may include: removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers or wire brushes. The painter then spray paints surfaces and masks and primes surfaces as necessary. The painter may also choose the paint depending on the part. **About Crane:** Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! **Essential Functions:** + Preparation, painting and detailing of aircraft and authorize labor for assigned personnel + Manage workflow to ensure that customer outdates are met + Responsible for providing status of parts completed + Coordinates with Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications + Assist Paint Operations with the planning and coordinating of activities during preparation, painting, and detailing of customer aircraft parts to ensure that the work is completed in accordance with quality standards, company operating procedures and parts, schedules a continuous safety/security program, which includes operation of paint equipment, general housekeeping and monitor using 5S guidelines + Work with the Hazardous Material Operations to ensure proper and safe handling of hazardous wastes + Responsible for hazardous waste documentation (i.e. paint, chemical tracking and filter documentation requirements) + Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management **Minimum Qualifications:** + Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in aircraft paint processes. + Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of paint products and processes, and proficiency in all aircraft tasks; Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Skills/Abilities: Accurate color vision, near vision, and depth perception and other vision capabilities required; Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept hand-eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness + Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Previous experience in aerospace industry preferred. **Eligibility Requirement:** + This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). **Working Conditions:** + Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. + Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE + Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs. + Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary + Standing: 90% + Sitting: 10% + Lifting (in pounds): up to 30 pounds + Pushing (in pounds): up to 30 pounds + Mental/Visual: Use of paint spray gun + Workspace (line, cube, etc): Paint booth and work bench **_Salary range: $28.54/hr. - $33.89/hr._** Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. **As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:** + Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month + Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. + 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match + Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers (https://www.craneae.com/company/careers#xd\_co\_f=MGVjYzc5Y2YtOGJjMS00OTBhLWFmNmYtNDVhN2E4MWY0MDQx~) or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities. We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. \#LI-JH1 #CAE _This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._ _Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.