Tool and Die Maker

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are excited to offer opportunities for a Tool & Die Maker to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Auburn and Renton, Washingto.

• Perform all functions related to tool fabrication, rework, and repair as required.
• Obtain work orders from the team leader or supervisor, determining assignments based on schedule dates and tool availability.
• Read work orders and blueprints to identify required tasks, tools, and equipment.
• Develop plans for the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of tools.
• Initiate and coordinate engineering change requests with internal support groups when necessary.
• Determine the sequence of tool fabrication work, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to production challenges.
• Access and utilize appropriate tool drawings, models, and specifications using available computing systems.
• Select and verify necessary equipment from the shop storage area, ensuring current tool certification.
• Perform repairs or replacements on tools as per Standing Tool Order (STO) Production Requests, and request rework orders if necessary.
• Layout holes, lines, and other tool features, and install or modify hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum tubes as required.
• Operate various machinery, including power saws, drill presses, and CNC machines, to shape materials and prepare details.
• Move materials and equipment using Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and overhead cranes as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of orders and coordinate tooling information with other shifts and departments.
• Handle hazardous materials in compliance with Boeing procedures, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Engage in continuous improvement practices to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency in tool and die work.
• Use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and gauges, to ensure accuracy in fabrication and repairs.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to incorporate changes or resolve functional and installation issues.
• Submit completed jobs to Quality Assurance and assist inspectors in performing necessary checks or measurements.
• Utilize mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, to calculate dimensions and analyze Model Based Definition (MBD) for fabrication details.
• Conduct tool tryouts and make necessary adjustments to ensure production meets quality requirements and specifications.

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 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, 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.

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).

• 5+ years of experience in repairing, maintaining, construction, and/or the inspection of tools, dies, jigs, powerfeed, etc.
• 5+ years of experience in machine shop processes, geometric dimensioning & tolerances, and machining capabilities of different types of materials.
• 2+ years of experience using complete set of toolmaker shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision, grinding, polishing,…