Aircraft Painter Job at Boeing (Wichita)

Aircraft Painter

Boeing

Location:
United States , Wichita

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

23.66 - 39.32 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace paints on a variety of substrates and on simple to complex product configurations, including the set up and application of primers and finish coat
Supporting responsibilities include masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations as well as equipment maintenance and paint mixing operations
Mix paints to match color specifications or original colors, using spatulas or power mixing equipment to stir or thin paints
Select and apply paint according to engineering planning documents
Dispose of trash, scrap and hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces using abrasives, solvents, and brushes or washing tanks to prepare to apply paint
Spray or brush prepared surfaces with specified amounts of alodine, primers or finish coatings per engineering planning
Mix ingredients to create specific finishes
Trim excess material
Use any equipment (e.g., computers or hand, power and air tools) needed to complete paint assignments
Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required
Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal instruction
Maintain required certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits
Utilize precision measuring equipment (e.g. isoscopes and scales) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work
Perform routine minor maintenance on sprayers, paint guns, etc. as part of the daily work duties
Move product within the manufacturing work area of the shop, including across aisles, using assigned equipment and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
Locate application areas per the engineering planning documents to apply the final application of paints to the completed assembly or section per the work instructions and planning
Complete inspection to ensure parts meet engineering standards
Apply top coat/final application per the engineering planning requirements
Apply DYNOL per engineering planning requirements

Requirements:

Able to read engineering blueprints, schematics and drawings
Can match or detect differences among colors, including shades of color and brightness
Able to remain steady while moving an arm or while holding arm and hand in position
See details at close range
Make precise movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects
Able to quickly move hand, hand with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects
HS diploma required
Minimum of 2 year(s) of experience pertaining to the skills identified
All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks

Nice to have:

Understanding of conventional high volume/low pressure (HVLP) paint spray equipment in pressure, gravity and siphon-fed variants, as well as conventional and airless identification pots, pumps and guns
Aircraft or auto body painting experience
Painting prep to include sanding and masking
Two (3) years minimum related experience or equivalent technical certificate
Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred

What we offer:

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
May be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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