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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is looking for Decorative Painters to join our team to apply exterior finish to commercial aircraft in Everett, Seattle, and Renton, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare exterior of aircraft for finishing by removing tape and seal residue using solvents or by abrading (sanding), and removing Temporary Protective Coating using alkaline cleaner and high pressure water spray.
• Clean exterior of aircraft using a mixture of various solvents and/or chemical/paint strippers. Prepare aircraft skins for application of chemical etching, by power abrading using jitterbug sander and Scotch-Brite. Apply chemicals and neutralize with water per specifications and drawing requirements.
• Clean and adjust spray equipment and ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
• Lay out areas for decorative finish using patterns, templates, stencils, and laser and apply paint to designated locations (e.g., body, tail, wings, engine cowlings).
• Decorative painters apply exterior finish to commercial aircraft. They prepare the exterior surfaces of airplanes for painting by cleaning, stripping, abrading, and chemically treating as necessary, masking, then apply the paints and finishes and touch-up details.
• Apply primer and topcoat to engineering and QA specifications (e.g., thickness, gloss, appearance) prior to laying out templates and patterns for decorative finish.
• Obtain appropriate engineering drawings for assigned job. Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., cranes, scissor lifts, elevated work platforms, wing stands, tail stands, and high ranger) in order to access work.
• Lay out areas for decorative finish using patterns, templates, stencils, and laser and apply paint to designated locations (e.g., body, tail, wings, engine cowlings).
• Prepare exterior of aircraft for finishing by removing tape and seal residue using solvents or by abrading (sanding), and removing Temporary Protective Coating using alkaline cleaner and high pressure water spray.
• Employment in this position also requires lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, rotation of head/neck, standing, walking, crawling, crouching, kneeling, exposure to noise, atmospheric conditions, elevated platforms and the use of personal safety gear for face, eyes and ears.
• Clean exterior of aircraft using a mixture of various solvents and/or chemical/paint strippers. Prepare aircraft skins for application of chemical etching, by power abrading using jitterbug sander and Scotch-Brite.
• Seal areas that may have been omitted in previous processes such as final assembly travelers.
• Employment in this position also requires lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, rotation of head/neck, standing, walking, crawling, crouching, kneeling, exposure to noise, atmospheric conditions, elevated platforms and the use of personal safety gear for face, eyes and ears.
• Wipe areas to be painted with tack cloth to remove any dust particles. Apply conversion coating per specifications and drawing requirements.
• Apply chemicals and neutralize with water per specifications and drawing requirements.
• Mask off areas that do not require finish per Installation Plan (IP) and drawing requirements.
• Seal areas that may have been omitted in previous processes such as final assembly travelers. Verify aircraft is ready for exterior finish by selling in-process inspections to Boeing Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner (e.g., solvents, thinners, paints).
• Obtain appropriate engineering drawings for assigned job. Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., cranes, scissor lifts, elevated work platforms, wing stands, tail stands, and high ranger) in order to access work.
• Clean up work areas and re-stock masking and painting supplies. Maintain personal and tool certifications.
• Types of painting may include free-form, MICA, gradient fade (layout only), blend fade (painting only), and decal application.
• Additional Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: Obtain daily work assignment from lead or supervisor.
• Mask off areas that do not require finish per Installation Plan (IP) and drawing requirements. Wipe areas to be painted with tack cloth to remove any dust particles. Apply conversion coating per specifications and drawing requirements.
• Clean up work areas and re-stock masking and painting supplies. Maintain personal and tool certifications.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner (e.g., solvents, thinners, paints).
• Additional Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: Obtain daily work assignment from lead or supervisor.
• Verify aircraft is ready for exterior finish by selling in-process inspections to Boeing Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer.
• Clean and adjust spray equipment and ensure that equipment is functioning properly. Apply primer and topcoat to engineering and QA specifications (e.g., thickness, gloss, appearance) prior to laying out templates and patterns for decorative finish.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of painting/finishing/coatings experience.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
• Experience finishing and painting Aircraft, Automotive or Marine.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and other technical data.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:

This position is for variable shifts.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Other Relevant Information & Requirements:

• This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
• Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.

Summary pay range: $30.00 - $46.58

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an 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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.