Machine Operator

Boring Machine Operator A – 70009

Company:
The Boeing Company – Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The position is located in Auburn, WA and is part of the Fabrication team.

As a Boring Machine Operator you will transform complex blueprints and technical plans into expertly crafted components. You will use your deep understanding of machining principles and advanced CNC programming to optimize machine performance, fabricate custom tools and fixtures, and set up machines to meet exacting standards.

• Inspect machines for missing, loose, or damaged equipment; check oil and coolant levels; initiate maintenance or repair tickets to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Review work orders, blueprints, CATIA plots, setup documents, verbal orders, and handbook formulas; apply shop mathematics (including trigonometry) to prepare for job setup or production runs.
• Verify correct materials, tools, fixtures, and accessories are issued, free from defects, and in good condition according to manufacturing plans.
• Perform layout work and use precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools to set up machines and check machined parts for finish and dimensional accuracy.
• Select, secure, and fabricate tools, fixtures, machine attachments, and shop aids as needed to accomplish assigned work efficiently.
• Download and edit CNC programs, adjusting speeds and feeds within established guidelines for developmental or make‑to‑order jobs.
• Set machine coordinates, index points, and cutter offsets using controller keyboards, dial indicators, probes, shims, or edge finders to ensure precise machining.
• Attach machine accessories, tools, fixtures, work pieces, and shop aids with appropriate equipment, including overhead cranes.
• Load and unload cutting tools per program specifications; grind, detect faulty tools, and replace or maintain tools as needed.
• Operate boring machines to rough out and finish parts, performing milling, reaming, drilling, tapping, and other machining operations to meet quality requirements.
• Adjust machine settings (speeds, feeds, coolant flow) to correct machining problems and prepare for subsequent operations.
• Inspect work after each operation and upon job completion to ensure parts meet drawing specifications and are free of defects; perform deburring and necessary bench work to finish parts.
• Submit completed or in‑process work to layout or inspection at appropriate stages and perform rework per engineering instructions when necessary.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications; sequence own work operations effectively; maximize machine utilization to minimize setups and machining time; ensure full utilization of machine capacities.

Tasks include lifting 10–15lbs. to 15–35lbs, reaching, handling, turning, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting. Work in environments involving contact with metals, solvents, and coolants; operate in proximity to moving parts, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards; adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions. Personal safety gear protects face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

The position is 100% onsite. The selected candidate must be a “US Person” as defined by 22C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

• 2+ years of machinist experience.
• 1+ year of experience setting up boring mills and/or jig bore machines.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring tools.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 35lbs.

• Experience with overhead cranes.
• Experience setting up tooling or sin plates.

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Hourly pay: $33.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $61.01/hour in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include health insurance,…