Maskers ensure the application of painting or other coatings is exact - precisely what our customers require. Maskers review blueprints to accurately identify the prep work needed for processing parts, and they apply masking (tape, paper, plugs) to prevent the application of paint or other processing on surfaces that shouldn't be coated. Maskers verify part cleanliness and damage-free surfaces to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

• Reads and interprets blueprints to determine required work procedures and identify materials required
• Using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, sandpaper, cloth, and/or steam, cleans surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating
• Follows established work instructions and safety procedures including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and the use, storage, and disposition of hazardous materials
• Uses precision measuring tools such as calipers or other gauges to determine areas needed for masking according to blueprints or drawings
• Uses precision cutting tools such as x-acto style blades/knives to accurately shape masking materials, including tiny materials and hard-to-reach areas requiring manual dexterity with sometimes very limited acces
• Applies masking or other such materials to ensure surfaces are protected during processing procedures
• Rinses, drains, and/or wipes coated workpieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate the setting of finish coats on workpieces
• Demasks and cleans parts as required after coatings or processes have been performed, paying close attention to ensure masking materials applied were correct and adequate in meeting customer/drawing requirements
• Perform other incidental duties as may be required
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Experience in precision masking or similar is preferred

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints; experience interpreting finish specs is preferred
• Precise dexterity and the ability to apply masking in small places and to make precise cuts using an x-acto or similar pointed blade is required
• Hand strength and stability to effectively and accurately use precision cutting instruments is required

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility,
• Sit for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment for heavy or oversized parts
• Frequently reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Occasionally climbs steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, apply and remove masking materials, and operate precision cutting tools
• Accurately distinguish colors
• Visual acuity to interpret drawings, sketches, and readings on gauges and other measuring devices, and to ensure precise application of masking materials

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required) - occasionally
• Moderate noise - regularly
• Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, sharp blades, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)