Aircraft Painting Fabrication Specialist – SAMC (4992)

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Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for Aircraft Painting Fabrication Specialists to join our Manufacturing Center Back Shop team in San Antonio, TX.

This position requires the candidate to mix paint, work with chemicals, preparation work to prep the parts for paint application, work closely with other team members and the ability to work with others and share responsibilities The successful candidate will have the ability to search and read the specifications in the DPS and engineering drawings to complete assignments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coat surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper
• Smooth surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface
• Mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils
• Search and read the specifications in DPS engineering drawings

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience painting aircraft or aircraft parts
• Experience sanding, taping and mixing material for the application of paint
• Ability to work a variable shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working on military and commercial aircraft platforms
• Experience working with hazardous materials

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Shift:

This position is variable shift

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Rate: $65,300 / $31.39 per hour

Additive Pay:

• $1.00 per hour for Airframe Certification
• $1.00 per hour for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 04, 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 variable 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.

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