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Working at Airbus

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Join Airbus Aerosystems Kinston as a Painter in Kinston, NC. In this permanent, full-time entry-level role, you will perform coating applications, surface preparations, and minor assembly for advanced aircraft components like the Airbus A350 XWB center fuselage. The position requires onsite work on any shift with overtime as needed, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in painting is required.
  • A High School Diploma, GED, or Work Keys Assessment completion is required (vocational training preferred).
  • Basic paint skills and good verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
  • Must be able and willing to work any shift and work overtime as needed.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Basic paint skills: Apply coatings, perform painting, media blasting, masking, and stenciling to support aerospace production requirements.
  • Surface preparation: Prepare surfaces to be painted using pneumatic sanders or by hand while following strict OSHA, ISO, and Nadcap procedures.
  • Equipment maintenance: Perform routine minor equipment maintenance and keep the Paint Mix room clean and organized.
  • Self-inspections: Set up and use test equipment to ensure finished work meets customer specifications and accurately input data into databases.
  • Potential transition routes: People from industrial coating, automotive painting, or general manufacturing roles may bring valuable surface preparation and finishing skills, alongside meeting the required painting experience and shift flexibility.

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com

  • Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  • Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)
  • Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio´n (Spanish)

Job Description:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Painter to join our Operations department based in Kinston, NC.

Meet the Team:
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.

Your Working Environment:
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.

How We Care for You:

  • 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.

Your Challenges:

Perform various processing, coating application, and parts identification, along with the repair and minor assembly in the manufacture of company products.

The Company will provide appropriate job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions, to include the following:

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Airbus

Painter

Kinston
On-site
Competitive pay and incentive compensation
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 Airbus, Customer, OSHA, ISO and Nadcap procedures
  • Must be able to access and work to material MSDS data and comply with Airbus 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 Airbus'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
  • Additional Responsibilities:

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualified Experience and Training:

    • At least 3 years’ experience in painting

    • Must be able and willing to work any shift to include working overtime as needed

    Your Boarding Pass

    Education:

    Required

    • High School Diploma/GED or Work Keys Assessment completion Preferred

    • Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of painting skills and practices

    Citizenship:

    • Authorized to work in the U.S.

    Clearance:

    • N/A

    Qualified Skills: Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: Required

    • Must have basic paint skills

    Communication Skills: Required

    • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

    • Ability to articulate complex issues to others.

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.

    • Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

    Job Dimensions:

    Nature of Contacts:

    • Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels

    Physical Requirements:

    • Onsite: 100 %

    • 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 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): 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, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

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    A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

    Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

    As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

    As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified.

    Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

    Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment.

    Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

    NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

    This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

    Company:
    Airbus Americas, Inc.

    Employment Type:
    Permanent

    Experience Level:
    Entry Level

    Remote Type:

    Job Family:
    Painter
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    Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

    By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
    Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

    Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

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