Lead Sprayer Technician

Avantor

  • Carpinteria, CA
  • $60,100-100,100 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours ago
The Opportunity:The Sprayer under moderate supervision, the Sr. Sprayer Technician applies coatings to diverse substrates using a variety of spray techniques. They will prepare surfaces for spraying, test coatings during and after deposition, perform finishing work and help maintain spray equipment and booth. They will complete documentation in alignment with GDP and support other operations as needed.What we’re looking for
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience:
  • 1-3 years of experience preferred.
  • Low-Observables and Stealth Technology Certificate a plus.
  • Demonstrated competency in spraying fundamentals: principals of coating application via spray coating, ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble and perform functions check on common spray equipment (gun, fluid lines, air lines, pressure pot, paint shaker, etc.
  • Requires good hand-eye coordination.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Close reading of procedures, with the ability to understand and follow directions, is critical.
  • Basic math skills are required, particularly the ability to calculate concentrations and adjustments.
  • Proactive adherence to strict safety protocols is required.
  • Preparing and smoothing surfaces using an orbital sander is a plus.
How you will thrive and create an impact
  • Applies coatings to diverse substrates using a variety of spray techniques.
  • Prepares surfaces for spraying, tests coatings during and after deposition, performs finishing work and helps maintain spray equipment and booth.
  • Completes documentation in alignment with GDP.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots spray equipment, cleans and maintains the spray booth.
  • Performs in-process testing in alignment with demanding product specifications.
  • Identifies and reports processes that need revision. Continually trains and demonstrates improved skill set and technique.
  • Provides daily status updates on projects as required and notifies management of delays, technical or logistical problems immediately. Performs regular inventory of critical intermediates and supplies. Monitors product yields and throughput and strives to achieve high targets.
  • Supports other operations as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!Pay Transparency:The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $60,100.00 - $100,100.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights .3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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