Polisher B

Position: Polisher B - 00306

Polisher – Fabrication Team, Auburn, Washington

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Position Responsibilities

• Review work assignments and prioritize tasks based on manufacturing plans, installation plans (IP), pick‑up and rejection tags, or instructions from lead/supervisor.
• Interpret Manufacturing Enhanced Data Sheets (MEDS), drawings, and Boeing BAC specifications using online computing equipment to determine work requirements.
• Verify that parts match work orders (W/O) and drawings before starting work.
• Set up and operate buffing lathes and polishing machines, ensuring wheels are correctly mounted, safe, and running at proper RPM.
• Dress and shape buffing wheels using scrap material to achieve the correct contour and grain direction for the part.
• Apply appropriate polishing and buffing compounds to wheels, parts, assemblies, and materials.
• Perform buffing and polishing processes on interior and exterior aircraft parts to achieve satin or gloss finishes, following grain direction and Boeing BAC specifications.
• Maintain and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with approved safety procedures.
• Determine and set appropriate speeds for polishing and buffing wheels.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and work areas.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10 lbs – 35 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 and solvents.
• 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.

Export Control Compliance

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.

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 (Quality Through Training Program).

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Metal Finishing.
• 1+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand‑held power tools.
• Capable of lifting and pulling 35 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine operations.
• Experience with hard metal finish.
• Experience with a buff/polish lathe.
• Comfortable sitting next to machine.

Typical Education & Experience

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation

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

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 (IAM‑751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement

• This position is for 4th shift.

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.

Pay: $26.32/hr, with potential to earn up to $56.36/hr in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 17, 2026
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Language Requirements

English preferred.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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