Paint Assistant 1 - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire)

Job Status: Full-Time Schedule: 2nd Shift (weekends as needed)

Location: Lynwood CA 90262 Pay Range $ 18.50 - $20.00 Benefits: Compensation Range 18.50 - $20.00 (DOE) Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off program 8 Holidays and 1 Floater HolidayESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssist the Painter in daily activities not involving actual spraying of paint Prepare parts by hand sanding and solvent cleaning Mix a variety of chromate and non-chromated primers and topcoats Lay parts out and maneuver for eased application of paint Complete work order and necessary paperwork during paint process Accurately process and document oven charts and temperatures Sweeping and cleaning the paint shop as necessary Observe safety regulations and wear protective masks and clothing while performing daily activities Manage hazardous materials safely and in accordance with state and federal regulations Setup and label cubic yard hazardous waste storage boxes Other duties as assignedCOMPETENCY STATEMENT(S) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement. Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. EDUCATIONHigh School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): (preferred)EXPERIENCE6 months of working in processing aerospace company (preferred)OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSVision (Near, Distance) Sense of Sound - Able to hear in normal audio range Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety GlassesWORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees FahrenheitABOUT VALENCE SURFACE TECHNOLOGIESValence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.