Job Title
Coatings ProcessorWho are we?
As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners
Job Summary
Daher – Kodiak Aircraft is seeking motivated, detail‑oriented individuals to join our Coatings Team. As a Coatings Processor, you will support essential surface preparation, chemical processing, priming, and painting activities that ensure aircraft components meet all design, safety, and quality standards. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining the Alodine processing area, delivering safe, consistent, and high‑quality surface treatments while following established procedures, health and safety regulations, and production requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Related manufacturing, coatings, or paint experience preferred (aerospace experience strongly valued).
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $20.00 – $25.00/hour (DOE)
- Overtime opportunities
- 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
Additional Requirements
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- U.S. work authorization required.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.
Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
