Painter Job at Airbus (Kinston)

Painter

Airbus

Location:
United States , Kinston

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Painter to join our team based in Kinston, NC. Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Job Responsibility:

Perform various processing, coating application, and parts identification, along with the repair and minor assembly in the manufacture of company products
Developing new and improved methods of production
Use any job-related equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools and computers) needed to complete/process their work assignments
Perform process activities including, e.g., painting, media blasting, masking, stenciling, part identification marking, etc. to support the production requirements
Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: preparation of surfaces to be painted by use of pneumatic sanders or by hand
Work from Blueprints, Process Instructions, Customer specifications, Job Aids, Work Instructions, and written/verbal information
Work to and follow all Spirit, Customer, OSHA, ISO and Nadcap procedures
Must be able to access and work to material MSDS data and comply with Spirit Safety policies
Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work
Ability to work from elevated platforms, e.g. Lifts, scaffolding, ladders
Set-up and use test equipment to ensure applications meet customer requirements by performing self-inspections of in-process and finished work
Input all required data into FDAQ database
Perform any pickup, rework and incorporation of changes to the product as required
Perform housekeeping duties, proper disposal of materials, and follow Spirit's "Clean as you Go" policy while performing duties in Paint Booths and designated areas
Maintain and keep Paint Mix room clean and organized at all time
Perform routine minor equipment maintenance as part of daily work duties (e.g., cleaning of paint equipment and routine replacement of packing's, O rings, valves, etc)
Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment including ovens and overhead cranes, as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level
Assist and demonstrate practices followed during all internal and external audits
Assist Assembly Technicians as required or as requested by Manager or Team Lead

Requirements:

Must be willing and able to work any shift
Workkeys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED
Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms
Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors):Rarely able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts
Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
Pushing / Pulling: Several times a month able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer
Squatting / Kneeling: Daily able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor
Travel: Once or twice a year able to travel independently and at short notice
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

What we offer:

Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path
as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes
and both national and international mobility
relocation assistance for qualified positions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Painter

Airbus

Location:
United States , Kinston

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
February 19, 2026

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