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The Boeing CompanyBoeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Skin & Spar Surface Finish Tech to join our Fabrication team in Auburn Algona and Puyallup Washington.
Join our dynamic team as a Skin & Spar Surface Finish Tech where precision meets innovation in the aerospace industry. In this pivotal role you will leverage your expertise in interpreting blueprints and engineering specifications to execute meticulous surface finishing and conditioning on critical components such as milled skins and spars. Utilizing advanced templates and jigs you will ensure optimal positioning for finishing operations while employing a variety of hand and power tools to achieve exceptional quality standards. Your keen eye for detail will be essential as you diagnose discrepancies perform thorough inspections and conduct necessary rework to meet stringent gauge tolerances. Collaborating closely with supervisors and engineering teams you will navigate complex work orders and utilize online systems to prioritize tasks effectively. Your commitment to safety and compliance will shine through as you handle hazardous materials responsibly and maintain certifications. If you are passionate about delivering excellence in aerospace manufacturing we invite you to be a part of our mission to shape the future of flight.
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 detailoriented 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.
Position Responsibilities
Work from blueprints templates detail drawings and verbal instructions to perform surface finish/conditioning on coordination holes in milled skins and spars.
Use templates and jigs to properly position parts for subsequent finishing operations including reaming countersinking and cold work.
Scribe tooling locations and reference lines as specified in engineering drawings and specifications.
Diagnose and correct any detected discrepancies in parts and processes.
Check finished parts to ensure they meet quality requirements and specifications using precision measuring instruments (e.g. micrometers trammels probes).
Use hand and power tools including air motors reamers and coldwork guns to perform finishing duties on machined parts.
Operate groundcontrolled handling equipment to load unload and move parts within the shop.
Perform rework as required including filing scraping sanding grinding and hand finishing to meet gauge tolerances.
Locate points and holes from established reference lines or index points using prints templates and work orders.
Perform visual and functional checks on tools and accessories making necessary adjustments and ensuring they are in good condition.
Access workload using online computer systems and assign work based on priority or Team Leader direction.
Review Work Order (W/O) to determine work requirements and ensure prior operations are complete.
Consult with supervisor/team lead and other sources (e.g. engineering planning inspection) to resolve problems.
Call for inspection or use SI&A as required throughout the process including checking hole sizes and inspecting countersinks.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner while maintaining personal and tool certifications ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 1015 lbs to 1535 lbs.
Engage in various movements such as reaching handling turning twisting lifting lowering climbing balancing bending kneeling crouching and squatting.
Work in environments that may involve contact with metals solvents and coolants.
Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools sharp cutters and potential slipping hazards.
Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes hands/arms and feet while performing job duties.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee
Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.
Basic Qualifications
Basic computer experience and competency
Experience using basic math (e.g. addition subtraction multiplication and division)
1 years of experience reading and interpreting drawings or blueprints
2 years of experience using power hand tools
Fluent in both verbal and written English
Able to lift push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8 hour shift
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of experience providing close tolerance measurements and cuts on close tolerance holes
Typical Education & Experience:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
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.
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for a variety of shifts
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $25.00 $49.92
Language Requirements:
EnglishEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
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 awardShift:
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