Painter Finisher Special
| Company | The Boeing Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Tukwila, WA, USA, Everett, WA, USA |
| Salary | $31 – $54.24 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with paints/coatings.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools.
- Experience in handling and disposing of hazardous materials per government regulations.
- Ability to pass and complete fall protection training and work with heights of seventy feet or more and not exceed weight restrictions.
- Effectively wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator and other personal protective equipment/safety gear at all times.
Responsibilities
- Perform painting on pre-delivery aircraft, including free-form painting, full body MICA paint jobs, gradient fades, blend fades, and decal applications to meet unique livery requirements.
- Develop sequences and plans to ensure quality processes for the complete painting and finishing of multiple commercial aircraft.
- Create necessary patterns, perform layouts, and apply prescribed decorative paints and finishes to the exterior of commercial aircraft.
- Control paint viscosity and adhesive qualities by properly applying thinners to accommodate atmospheric conditions.
- Blend finishes on reworked areas by removing paint, conditioning surfaces, and applying new paint.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other sections to incorporate changes and ensure the use of appropriate materials and tools.
- Ensure cleanliness and proper preparation of surfaces to be painted, applying protective finishes as required.
- Clean the exterior of the aircraft using solvents and/or chemical paint strippers as needed.
- Prepare aircraft skins for chemical etching by power abrading and applying chemicals, following specifications.
- Clean and adjust spray equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Control curing and air filtering equipment according to specifications.
- Verify that the aircraft is ready for exterior finish by conducting in-process inspections with Boeing Quality Assurance (QA) and the customer.
- Obtain daily work assignments through the SAT system or from the lead or supervisor.
- Mask off areas that do not require finishing per Installation Plans and drawing requirements.
- Clean up work areas and restock masking and painting supplies as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience finishing and painting in either Aircraft, Automotive or Marine Industry.
- Experience using HVLP and or electrostatic spray gun equipment.
- Experience working in a team environment.