Aircraft Painter

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Painters in St. Louis, MO. A successful painter will prepare, paint, and finish coating to aircraft, parts, and assemblies. While on the shop floor you will also lay out paint schemes and designs. You will performs and complete specialized paint assignments. Teammates will identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes. You will be expected to work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. 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 that is governed by the IAM 837 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. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period. Relocation : Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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 . 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. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period. 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 : $22.00 / Hourly- $24.15 / Hourly Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 12, 2025 Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. 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.