Mid-Level or Senior Fabrication Specialist

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced Fabrication Specialist to join the Phantom Works Operations team working in the Printed Material Centers located in Mesa, AZ. This position requires strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We are looking for candidates to work in our Printed Materials Fabrication Centers. The long-term goal for this opportunity is the successful transfer of the manufacturing and fabrication skillset and knowledge from Specialty Materials & Integration (SMI) to an Operations team. These positions will be working alongside the SMI team and candidates will be expected to learn all the steps of the manufacturing process over time.

This includes material preparation, photomask fabrication, screen set-up and development, printing, visual inspection, QA test, packaging, cleaning, and teardown/set-up. These tasks pose a range of challenges to learn, taking from a few days to years to achieve full mastery. They require working hands‑on with manual and automated machinery, large screen frames, high‑pressure power washers, and solvents.

Critical attributes of a successful candidate are attention to detail in process steps, self‑motivation/strong work ethic, good communication, constructive collaboration with teams, good manual dexterity, and an ability to work in an environment with solvents. Additionally, this opportunity requires obtaining and maintaining a DoD “Final” Secret security clearance as well as Special Program accesses.

• Develops lay‑up and assembly set‑ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
• Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assembles, lays up, or supports processes the fabrication of parts and components. Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes. Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using various pre‑preg composite materials and/or wet lay‑up processes. Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P. lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
• Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
• Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and/or production tooling per company specifications.
• Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Ability to work 1st Shift
• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

• Active Secret Clearance or higher preferred

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

1st Shift

Level C $57,800 to $78,200

Level D $68,000 to $92,000

Applicants must apply before January 26th 2026 to be considered for this position.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 26, 2026.

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required. The position also requires program access, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.