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Aircraft Painter

Berkeley, Missouri; Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID 00000357653 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 07, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.

The Boeing Company has a number of openings for Process Mechanic – Aircraft Painter in St. Louis, Mo.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Layout and paint lettering, pictures and background with or without aids.

  • Fabricate stencils, mix paints, layout and apply stripes, layout and apply insignias.

  • Layout, spray paint and apply finish coats on exterior surface of completed aircraft and major assemblies.

  • Blend, apply stripes and bands; apply insignia and lettering with aids such as templates, stencils and silk screens.

  • Polish completed aircraft and major assemblies. Mix and apply paint, sealers and fillers.

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

Process Mechanics may also be required to perform the duties of the following job classifications: Welder Production, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Painter Sign, Mechanic Tube and Cable, Painter Spray, Plater Precision, Operator Chemical Processor, Operator Nameplate Processing, and Machine and Hand Sewer.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Requirements):

  • 1+ years experience spray painting (on the job or in an educational environment)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting

  • Experience with painting prep-work including sanding and masking

Typical Education / Experience:

High school graduate or GED. Prefer a minimum of one (1) or more years of related work experience.

Additional Information:

  • The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.

  • This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.

  • New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

Relocation:

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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. 

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

Bonus amount: US dollars (USD) $1,500

Total Rewards:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $19.00/hourly – $44.35/hourly

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 2, 2024



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.

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