Painter

Airbus•Kinston, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Painter to join our Operations department based in Kinston, NC. Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in painting
Must be able and willing to work any shift to include working overtime as needed
High School Diploma/GED or Work Keys Assessment completion
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Must have basic paint skills
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of painting skills and practices

Responsibilities

Perform various processing, coating application, and parts identification, along with the repair and minor assembly in the manufacture of company products.
Use any job-related equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools and computers) needed to complete/process their work assignments.
Perform process activities including, e.g., painting, media blasting, masking, stenciling, part identification marking, etc. to support the production requirements.
Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: preparation of surfaces to be painted by use of pneumatic sanders or by hand.
Work from Blueprints, Process Instructions, Customer specifications, Job Aids, Work Instructions, and written/verbal information.
Work to and follow all Airbus, Customer, OSHA, ISO and Nadcap procedures
Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work
Ability to work from elevated platforms, e.g. Lifts, scaffolding, ladders
Set-up and use test equipment to ensure applications meet customer requirements by performing self-inspections of in-process and finished work
Input all required data into FDAQ database
Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
Perform housekeeping duties, proper disposal of materials, and follow Airbus's "Clean as you Go" policy while performing duties in Paint Booths and designated areas
Maintain and keep Paint Mix room clean and organized at all time
Perform routine minor equipment maintenance as part of daily work duties (e.g., cleaning of paint equipment and routine replacement of packing's, O rings, valves, etc.)
Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment including ovens and overhead cranes, as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level
Assist and demonstrate practices followed during all internal and external audits.
Assist Assembly Technicians as required or as requested by Manager or Team Lead
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off
personal time
holidays
paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University
unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
national and international mobility
relocation assistance