Assembly Mechanic-Composite Fabrication

Responsibilities

• Composite drilling, tooling preparation, machine set up and operation.
• Overhead crane operation.
• Forklift and tug operation.
• Assemble precision assemblies and set up/operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, countersink, spot face, hone and bore for mating major assemblies.
• Setup and operate shot peen equipment and accessories for stress relieving assemblies.
• Install press fit bushings and force fit bushings.
• File, fit, hone, ream, drill, tap, saw, burr and adjust components.
• Assemble a variety of production aircraft and spacecraft parts and install aircraft equipment, support equipment or power plant equipment.
• Install, operationally check out, adjust, rig and pressure check systems.
• Perform bench and assembly line operational check out, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment of electrical and electronic systems, lighting circuits, power plant systems, wing fold circuits, missile launch racks, aircraft instrumentation, flight test instrumentation, fire wiring system, fuel system.
• Assemble, install, check out physical characteristics and modify wire bundles to aircraft or aircraft mock‑ups.
• Bench assemble electrical or electronic components and conductors into electrical units and systems before methods and procedures have been established.
• Cut, identify, strip, tin, solder, attach components, and pot to prepare wire for assembly.
• Tie, seal, and pack assembled bundles and units.
• Install wire bundles or other electrical and electronic components in aircraft, power plants or ground support equipment.
• Assemble aircraft and/or spacecraft structures or support equipment using jigs and fixtures, drilling, reaming, countersinking, stop countersinking, dimpling, burring, fastening, filing, filling, fitting, aligning, trimming, shimming and removing surface defects.
• Perform skilled assembly operations such as shimming, fitting, trimming and aligning variations during mating of major assemblies; realigning or replacing ribs, bulkheads or stringers; establishing from blue‑prints; blind pick‑up of hole locations from existing structure; correcting cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins and removing surface defects.

Limited (0‑1hrs) crawling, lying down (back, front, side), forceful grasping.

Occasional (1‑3hrs) lifting, pushing, pulling, supporting up to 35lbs, bending at waist, kneeling, crouching, squatting, reaching.

Frequent (3‑6hrs) exposure to noise and hazardous chemicals, moving parts, occasional exposure to high/ exposed places.

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 35lbs.

Frequent standing, reaching, handling, and turning.

Working on elevated and/or uneven surfaces.

This position requires eye, hearing and other personal protective equipment; frequent (up to 8hrs) standing; occasional (1‑3hrs) climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and working on ladders.

Use of personal protective equipment for face/eyes and ears may be required.

• Export Control compliance required; position must be held by a “US Person” (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
• Position does not require a Security Clearance.

Successful candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience operating equipment that requires continuous monitoring.
• 1+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand‑held power tools.

• Experience using lean principles.
• Experience working in composites fabrication, soldering, assembly, or autoclave.
• Experience working with composites and/or composite manufacturing.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.

• Hourly position governed by the IAM 837 Collective Bargaining agreement.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned.
• Probationary period 120 days after required training/completion.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off.

Hourly: $24.00 – $30.65

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law.