Advance Composite Rework and Repair

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Advance Composite Rework and Repair to join our Fabrication team in Everett and Renton, Washington.

As an Advanced Composite Rework and Repair Technician, you will be vital in performing precise rework and repair operations on both metallic and non-metallic materials. Your attention to detail and adherence to established procedures will be crucial in this role. You will ensure a safe working environment by following all safety protocols and best practices while handling various materials and equipment.

Your commitment to quality will be evident in your ability to accurately interpret technical documents and conduct thorough inspections to confirm that every component meets stringent specifications.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, layout, and sequence work operations for rework, repair, or changes on completed aircraft and assemblies, utilizing both metallic and non-metallic materials such as aluminum, fiberglass, plastics, and carbon fiber

• Determine material requirements, including weight, thickness, lap layer, and overlap specifications

• Interpret blueprints, work orders, rejection tags, and other engineering documents to accomplish work assignments

• Operate necessary equipment and materials, including thermocouples, mixers, presses, ovens, and sanders, to perform tasks effectively

• Clean, strip, prime, sand, cut, and prepare materials for bonding, ensuring proper surface conditions

• Locate and seal leaks in pressure and vacuum bags as needed

• Select, weigh, and mix adhesives, resins, and other bonding materials, applying them to various substrates for effective bonding

• Maintain logs and records of work performed and materials used

• Complete assignments with or without the aid of jigs, fixtures, templates, and patterns, fabricating shop aids as authorized

• Perform drilling, sawing, filing, sanding, patching, and fitting of parts to meet specifications

• Regulate temperatures, pressures, and cycles during bonding and curing processes

• Execute pickups, repairs, or rework of materials, parts, and assemblies

• Fabricate, assemble, and finish bonded parts and assemblies to meet specifications, ensuring quality and compliance

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• 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

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in composite materials and fabrication

• 1+ years of experience using hand tools…