Paint Mixing Attendant - 00505

Boeing • Auburn, WA

1d • $25 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Paint Mixing Attendant to join our Paint team in Auburn Washington. As a Paint Mixing Attendant, you will be a vital contributor to our operations, ensuring that every paint formulation meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will involve leading a team in the precise mixing and tinting of paints for aircraft components, where your attention to detail and ability to see color accurately will be essential in achieving the desired colors and finishes. You will be responsible for preparing surfaces, cleaning equipment, and maintaining an organized workspace, all while adhering to established safety protocols. Your expertise in operating mechanical lifts and utilizing various tools will enable you to efficiently manage the paint mixing process, ensuring that all materials are readily available and properly handled. You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with paint/coating.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, & ratios).
• Experience in handling and disposing of hazardous materials per government regulations.
• Effectively wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator and other personal protective equipment/safety gear at all times.
• Ability to recognize colors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience mixing Paint in either Aircraft, Automotive or Marine Industry.
• Experience handling and disposing hazardous materials per government regulations.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with assigned employees in paint mixing, inventory, and storage operations.
• Perform and sequence work to formulate, tint, fill, and deliver paint color orders for aircraft interior components, exterior finishes, and spare parts.
• Clean tank surfaces using appropriate solvents or detergents to ensure proper preparation for painting.
• Formulate paint according to internal color lab or federal standards, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
• Maintain and perform accuracy tests of the color database using various tools and equipment.
• Obtain Quality Assurance buyoff of paint to ensure it meets specified tolerances.
• Assign batch numbers and maintain accountability systems for paint formulations.
• Complete formula and safety data sheets for vendors or customers, detailing paint components and applicable warnings.
• Order and maintain adequate stock of paints, thinners, and other supplies necessary for the paint shop.
• Clean and maintain spray and mixing equipment, ensuring the work area is orderly.
• Operate mechanical lifts to access work areas as required.
• Create color test strips and perform color checks using micrometers and visual assessment methods.
• Break down paint batches into appropriate sizes and generate requisite warning labels.
• Organize and plan time to maintain workflow, considering dry times and shake times.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED