Paint Associate
Location: East Aurora, NY (On-site)
Company: Luminescent Systems, a division of Astronics Corporation
At Luminescent Systems, we’re part of a global aerospace organization dedicated to designing and delivering cutting-edge electronic systems for commercial, business, and military aircraft. Here in East Aurora, NY, our team thrives in a culture where teamwork drives innovation and creative problem-solving is part of everyday life. We’re united by a shared passion for engineering excellence and a commitment to building advanced systems that help shape the future of aviation.
Make it happen. Build something important. Be part of the team.
We’re looking for reliable, hands-on team players to join our production team. You won’t just be assembling or painting parts — you’re helping create the systems that power the aerospace industry. Join a team that values your contributions and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact, every single day.
Whether you're experienced or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to work in a clean, quiet, and climate-controlled facility with a team that values balance, teamwork, and quality.
What You’ll Do
Bring your hands-on skills and a great attitude to help us build the best in aerospace manufacturing. Whether you have prior production experience or are eager to get started, you’ll be trained to:
- Use airbrushes, HVLP spray guns, screening tables, gun washing equipment, paint booths, measuring equipment and ovens
- Perform spraying of clear coat, paint on fronts and backs, paint for finals, paint I, paint on Avionics, paint on GDLS
- Perform screening on panels, metal, and GDLS
- Balance INCN and EL panels, Avionics product, and GDLS
- Perform all sanding and flipping tasks
- Follow detailed work instructions and blueprints to ensure high-quality production
- Work with a collaborative team to solve problems and keep production moving
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and help streamline processes
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Great attention to detail, willingness to learn, follow instructions, and be part of a team
- Use basic computer systems and software to track production, document work completed, and follow up on tasks as needed
- Previous manufacturing or paint experience is helpful but not required
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Enjoy a 9/80 schedule – get every other Friday off
- No weekend shifts – your time off stays yours
- Steady work in a clean, modern facility – bright, temperature-controlled, and organized
- Full benefits – health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, profit sharing, and more
- Culture of Balance & Growth – We believe in creating space for life outside of work while offering constant opportunities to sharpen your skills and grow your career.
- Impact You Can See – Our designs will fly. Literally. Work on real products for real aircraft used around the world.
Ready for Takeoff?
At Luminescent Systems, your engineering talents directly shape the aircraft systems of tomorrow. If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and real time off, apply today and start designing what’s next.
Skills
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence. Must possess the ability to effectively present information one-on-one, in a small group situation, to customers, and/or other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement including whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to understand manufacturing concepts, as they relate to all job tasks, within the paint department. Possess superior problem solving skills.
Physical Demands *
While performing the duties of this job the employee is continually required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and or arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Must be able to use an airbrush and HVLP gun. Requirements may also include repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment*
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Accommodation Request
Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call: 716-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation
$18.50-$24.50/hour
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
