Coatings Processor

Summary: Daher – Kodiak Aircraft is an aircraft manufacturer seeking motivated individuals to join their Coatings Team. The Coatings Processor will support surface preparation, chemical processing, and painting activities to ensure aircraft components meet design, safety, and quality standards. Responsibilities: - Operate and maintain chemical processing tanks; monitor concentrations and temperatures - Process parts through Alodine tanks following documented procedures - Follow job traveler requirements and document work in E10/MES - Prep parts for primer/top coat and un‑rack coated parts - Apply primer; assist with top‑coat applications - Participate in paint prep and limited Alodine support - Maintain a clean and organized paint booth environment - Mix primers and paints per manufacturer specifications - Plug, mask, load, and unload parts for painting - Interpret job travelers and blueprints to apply primer/paint to Type Design requirements - Clean and maintain spray guns and all paint‑booth equipment Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED - Ability to read and interpret blueprints - Proficient with basic computer systems (Windows, MS Office, web browsing) - Strong math skills including whole numbers, fractions, decimals - Good analytical skills, reading comprehension, and alphanumeric accuracy - Apply Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, and/or 5S methodologies to enhance safety, quality, cost, and throughput - Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check - Valid driver's license required - U.S. work authorization required Preferred Qualifications: - Related manufacturing, coatings, or paint experience preferred (aerospace experience strongly valued) Required Skills: Chemical processing, Surface preparation, Blueprint interpretation Important Skills: Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Basic computer skills Nice-to-Have Skills: math skills, Analytical skills, Reading comprehension, Alphanumeric accuracy Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Paid Time Off: 3 weeks/year, 12 Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match, Employee referral bonuses, Life insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Vanpool transportation available from Bonners Ferry and Coeur d’Alene