Painter

Job Description

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Job Description

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking a Electrofrorm/Plater & Paint AVin El Segundo, CA to join our Space and Launch Division on our Satellite Systems Team. This team manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, planning, process specifications, oral and written instructions.
• Lays out and prepares, including masks, prior to determining and applying a variety of standard and unique primers, exotic pigments and paints to satellite and other aerospace parts and materials including brackets, electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive electronic units, heatpipes and antennas. Applies by spray, brush or other means conductive and silicone based white and black paints, high temperature ceramics, gold, inorganics, chemglaze, polyurethane and epoxy primers. Often observes strict thickness and surface coverage area requirements.
• Primes and paints all metal, plastic and graphite parts including the processing of aluminum parts through an acid etch in preparation for priming. Recognizes various types of metals and plated surfaces
• Operates ovens, heat lamps, vacuum blasters, drill motors, spray guns and related equipment. Uses scales, and mixing equipment for the weighing, measuring and mixing of pigments and resins. Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as protractors, thickness gauges, calipers and micrometers. May work on scaffolding; operates material handling equipment such as pallet jack or cranes.
• Assists process engineers in developing advanced painting techniques required for new space applications and in reviewing and revising process documents.
• Records data and prepares reports, charts and graphs.
• Performs incidental related duties as assigned or required.
• Performs rework of the same nature and level of difficulty as described.

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

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 10 year's experience as a vehicle painter.
• Experience in aerospace paint
• Experience with operating ovens, heat lamps, vacuum blasters, drill motors, spray guns and related equipment
• Experience with reading drawings and masking.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• manual spraying and familiar with paint robot.

This is an hourly position governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

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 .


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 shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.


Summary pay range: $29.42- $47.09

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 21, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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.