Decorative Painters - 01308

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is actively seeking skilled and experienced Decorative Painters to join our exceptional team to apply exterior finish to commercial aircraft in Everett, Washington.
Join our dynamic team as a skilled decorative aircraft painter! As a vital member of our crew, you will be responsible for applying exquisite exterior finishes to both commercial and military aircraft. Your keen eye for detail and expertise in sequencing work will ensure the flawless execution of painting and finishing tasks for multiple aircraft. Prepare to take charge, orchestrating the meticulous sequencing of work while offering invaluable guidance and assistance throughout the entire painting and finishing process for a fleet of magnificent aircrafts. If you have a passion for aviation and a talent for bringing beauty to the skies, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 3+ years of painting/finishing/coatings experience.
• Experience in interpreting engineering specifications, drawings, and other technical data.
• Ability to pass and complete fall protection training and work with heights of seventy feet or more and not exceed weight restrictions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience finishing and painting Aircraft, Automotive or Marine.
• Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

TYPICAL EDUCATION:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

• 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.
• Additional Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: Obtain daily work assignment from lead or supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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).
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner (e.g., solvents, thinners, paints).
• Clean up work areas and re-stock masking and painting supplies. Maintain personal and tool certifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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).
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner (e.g., solvents, thinners, paints).
• Clean up work areas and re-stock masking and painting supplies. Maintain personal and tool certifications.