Model Maker B
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Job Description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is seeking a Model Maker to join our Test and Evaluation team in Tukwila WA.
Position Responsibilities:
Build models to scale such as aircraft missiles and engines from various materials (e.g. aluminum steel wood and fiberglass)
Assist in various types of wind tunnel tests (e.g. Aerodynamic Flutter and Force)
Work can be performed at remote sites both foreign and domestic or at the factory and in the field
Employment in this position requires fine finger manipulation flexion/extension handling lifting up to 30 lbs. rotation of head/neck sitting standing walking contact with metals plastics and solvents exposure to noise and atmospheric conditions and the use of personal safety gear for face/eye ears and feet
Obtain assignment/work from lead supervisor tie-in book or from ready to work order (W/O) file
Work priority is determined by schedule date on order or lead/supervisor
Obtain appropriate drawings specification documents and/or sketches using computing systems (e.g. Bold/Web) to retrieve information if drawings sketches and/or documents are not with W/O
Read W/O and blueprints to determine what has to be done and what types of material will be required to fabricate model (e.g. aluminum steel balsa wood fiberglass)
Plan and sequence work and perform layout where true views exist
Heat-treat material to proper temperature per BAC specification using heat treat oven
Identify and select necessary equipment from shop storage area or tool room such as bombsights micrometers height gages dial indicators depth gage tooling angle blocks and cubes
Verify current tool certification dates
Use shop math geometry and/or basic trigonometry to calculate dimensions to fabricate parts
Set-up operate and adjust numerous types of machine tools (e.g. C.N.C. and conventional lathes and milling machines) to machine parts from various types of material
Fabricate or repair laminated fiberglass or balsa wood models by cutting material to size correctly mix resin and catalyst build up in layers to obtain specified thickness and weight applying gel-coat fabricating and attaching stiffeners
Fabricate or repair epoxy resin model or part from mold by applying parting agent correctly mixing resin and catalyst make pour
Fabricate parts (e.g. landing gear doors spoilers instrumentation panels) from sheet metal using shear saw and break form
Fabricate assemble and install pressure and temperature test tubes (e.g. Rake assembly) in models braze and or epoxy
Make parts removable and interchangeable from model
Drill and tap holes in parts for attach bolts and drill and ream holes for dowels
Fabricate and assemble parts/model using hand tools as well as mills and lathes
Shape with files and sanding paper to ensure exact contour smoothness fair weight and scale within tolerance
Apply finish to model by painting per drawing specifications
Install test instruments (e.g. balance) into model
Torque to engineering specifications
Assist in the installation and removal of model in various types and sizes of wind tunnels (e.g. Transonic Supersonic Icing and Low Speed) for testing purposes
Make adjustments to model during wind tunnel and vacuum chamber testing work with customer instrumentation technician and engineering lab
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g. lubricants paints epoxies adhesives and solvents) in approved manner (per Material Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment
Operate various types of woodworking tools (e.g. Table Saws Band Saws Planer Router)
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Travel up to 25% of the time will be necessary as required.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
1 years of experience with conventional lathe milling precision measuring power pneumatic and hand tools
1 years of experience with drilling tapping fitting forming sanding and polishing
1 years of experience with reading and working from blueprints sketches and plans
1 years of experience with spray painting (on the job or in an educational environment)
Capable of traveling 25% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with brazing soldering and/or welding
Experience operating a CNC machine
Experience with precision hand finishing
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Union:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.
Pay & Benefits:
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: $33.00/hour to start for new union members with the potential to earn up to $55.65/hour for current union members
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
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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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
