Aircraft Painter

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Commercial Airplanes organization is hiring an Aircraft Painter to support the Component or Decorative Paint Team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The role is expected to be 100% onsite and works a variable shift (shift 4). The assigned shift is determined at hire based on business needs; the shift during training may differ from the permanent shift. The position requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements, which means the selected candidate must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under 22 C.F.R. §120.62. Candidates must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Successful candidates must also satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. This is a safety-sensitive workplace, and post-offer applicants and employees may be tested for specified substances when policy criteria are met. The position does not require a security clearance, and Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation is available subject to candidate eligibility.

Boeing describes its work environment as focused on growth, creativity, innovation, diversity, transparency, safety, quality, and respect, with employees encouraged to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting.
• Ability to work variable shifts; the assigned shift will not be confirmed until after training.
• Ability to wear fall-protection gear, safety equipment, and masks.
• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6–8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs or steps for up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently for up to 6 hours per day; and squat and kneel.
• Ability to carry or lift 10–35 pounds.
• Ability to work with high-hazard chemicals.
• Must qualify as a “U.S. Person” under 22 C.F.R. §120.62 to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements.
• Must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of aircraft painting experience or automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft exterior surfaces for painting.
• Make necessary patterns, perform layout, and apply prescribed primers, paints, and finishes to aircraft exteriors.
• Apply aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; offerings vary based on eligibility.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed