Aircraft Painter Job at Boeing (Wichita)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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
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

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 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
Three (3) years minimum related experience or equivalent technical certificate

What we offer

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Kansas Tax Credit: $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

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