Coating Specialist

2 months ago


Puyallup, Washington, United States Boeing Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Coating Specialist to join our team at Boeing. As a Coating Specialist, you will be responsible for applying coatings and finishes to aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise lower-classification employees involved in painting and ensure accurate completion of work assignments.
  • Perform touch-ups and touch-in painting using spray and brush methods in accordance with inspection standards.
  • Prepare surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and conduct necessary hand or power finishing.
  • Mix various paints, enamels, lacquers, and varnishes to the appropriate consistency.
  • Apply primer as required to meet work requirements using spray or brush techniques.
  • Clean and service spray guns, paint tanks, brushes, hoses, and other related equipment after each use.
  • Mask and unmask areas as necessary to facilitate corrosion removal or painting processes.
  • Set up and prepare all necessary equipment and supplies, including fall protection and removable protective gear.
  • Coordinate with safety, environmental, and fire departments to ensure the shop is ready for specific paint operations.
  • Operate lifts to complete work assignments.
  • Support customer inspections as needed.
  • Manage oven operations and ensure proper functioning of curing and air filtering equipment, including monitoring oven temperature, booth pressure, breathing air, and humidity, and documenting as required.
  • Monitor and maintain time-sensitive materials and processes.
  • Apply temporary protective materials, such as elephant hide and mats, to assist with subsequent operations.
Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience painting.
  • Experience from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations.
  • Experience finishing and painting in either Aircraft, Automotive or Marine.
  • Experience handling and disposing hazardous materials per government regulations.
  • Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting for up to 6 hours, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekend when necessary.
  • The ability to consistently wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator, and other protective equipment/safety gear is a necessary for this role.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical publications and/or specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position, and candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift

This position is for 2nd shifts.

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.

Union Representation Statement

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Other Relevant Information

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: $43.74 per hour