Press Operator Hydraulic & Mechanical

Press Operator Hydraulic & Mechanical A

The Boeing Company – Boeing Commercial Airplanes invites applications for a Press Operator Hydraulic & Mechanical A in Algona and Auburn, Washington.

As a Press Operator Hydraulic & Mechanical A, you will be a vital part of our manufacturing team, responsible for setting up and operating hydraulic and mechanical presses to shape and form various materials. You will obtain work packages, perform safety checks, ensure equipment is properly set up and maintained, troubleshoot issues, verify material quality, and collaborate with team members to optimize production processes.

• Obtain work package from the ready‑to‑work rack, work board, or as assigned by Team Lead.
• Operate a computer to access information from prints, sketches, drawings, layout documents, and Boeing specifications.
• Perform safety checks on machines, ensuring the area is clear of obstacles, power switches are off, and safety guards are installed.
• Move heavy materials, equipment, tools, and dies to the work area using stackers, Kalamar, die loaders, or overhead cranes, asking for assistance as needed.
• Check steam lines for cracks or cuts and verify o‑rings are properly seated prior to hookup.
• Preheat dies and punches using electricity or steam, and verify temperature accuracy for hot dies with a temperature stick or pyrometer.
• Determine machine setup by reviewing work orders, tooling usage instructions, and die setup charts, making adjustments as required.
• Load and secure dies into the press, checking for defects and torquing as necessary.
• Examine tools, dies, and fixtures for damage, separating them using appropriate handling procedures.
• Set up press cycle programs using control panels or manual switches to adjust height, stroke, pressure, and cycle time.
• Develop patterns when necessary, cutting and tailoring materials like fiberglass and graphite to die requirements.
• Perform pull‑outs on various types of metal and alloy tubes using a hydraulic tube pull‑out machine.
• Verify that materials are free from burrs and debris, using hand deburring tools and denatured alcohol prior to forming operations.
• Consult with Team Lead and other personnel (engineering, planning, inspection) on process or job‑related issues as required.
• Maintain a written tie‑in book or electronic communication to coordinate with other shifts and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner.

• Lifting weights ranging from 10‑15 lbs to 35 lbs.
• Reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Operating in proximity to moving parts, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adaptation to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Use of 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. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.

• 1+ Years of experience setting and using precision measuring tools; equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.
• 1+ Years of experience reading blueprints and structural drawings.
• 1+ Years of experience operating a hydraulic press.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8‑hour shift.

• Ability to stand, twist, bend, kneel, and occasionally crawl within an 8‑hour shift.
• Ability to work in noisy environments while completing tasks.

High school graduate or GED preferred.

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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