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Aircraft Paint Team Lead

Boeing
North Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2026
💰 $67,320/yr($65,280/yr$67,320/yr)

About the role

Aircraft Paint Team Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Component Paint Team Lead to support our 2nd shift, Alternate Work Schedule based out of North Charleston, SC.

The Team Lead will be responsible for, but are not limited to, performing tasks in the following areas; pre-shift planning, crew meetings, team status updates, labor loss, production control, training, process improvement and Lean/BPS.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools.

  • Builds effective resource plans.

  • Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader.

  • Updates and communicates BPS metrics.

  • Identifies KPI improvement actions.

  • Assigns daily work.

  • Leads team in daily safety check-in.

  • Monitors and reports daily progress to plan.

  • Works with support organizations and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk.

  • Documents and communicates shift turnover.

  • Establishes overtime requirements and staffing.

  • Responsible for monitor and control of 5S.

  • Utilizes Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) and coordinates with Line Side Control Center (LSCC) to address issues.

  • Creates standardized work instructions.

  • Support teammates to improve their job performance including identifying training.

  • Responsible for BPS process improvements.

  • Leads Kamishibai audits and Gemba walks.

  • Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.

  • Makes necessary patterns, performs layout, and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.

  • Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with the operations process involving the 787-airplane program.

  • Must be willing to work shift assigned, including overtime.

  • 3+ years of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting.

  • Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Team Lead Experience

  • 2+ years of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting.

  • Exhibits Boeing Behaviors & Values 

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:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $65,280 -$67,320

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

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