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Painter

Airbus
Kinston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
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

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Job Description:

Production Painters are responsible for application of finishes to company products, aircraft, assemblies, parts and test coupons.

Key Accountabilities:

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:

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 "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

Required Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to work any shift

Workkeys Assessment completion OR High School Diploma/GED

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 Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Entry Level

Remote Type:

Job Family:

Painter

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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