Aircraft Assembly Structures Mechanics

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking Aircraft Assembly Structures Mechanics (Level B or

C) to join our 787 production teams working in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

This role offers an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing assembly environment. Team members will leverage their prior experience, and the knowledge gained from training and certifications to complete daily assigned tasks effectively.

Individuals will be responsible for identifying their work locations on advanced airplanes, parts, and tooling by interpreting intricate drawings to accurately complete detailed work instructions. Attention to detail and procedure compliance is critical to identify all necessary hand tools, parts, and equipment required to ensure defect-free work. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career while contributing to the future of aviation as a part of an innovative team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must have the ability to complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.

• Ability to adhere to high standards of safety and quality.

• Comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

• Ensure your work conforms to engineering drawings and specifications, has First Pass Quality (FPQ) and is free from Foreign Object Debris.

• Use computers and software applications in a production environment.

• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications.

• Wear required protective clothing/equipment for the task you are performing.

• Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, scissor lift and aerial lifts).

• Use chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and finishes.

• Be able to climb/balance (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawl/crouch (squat).

• Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and potential exposure to constant noise.

• Read from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.

• Carry/Lift up to 35 pounds.

• Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), handle, kneel, bend at the waist, reach (overhead), rotate head/neck, stand, twist at the waist and walk.

• Use of various structural assembly tools such as Hi-speed and Lo-speed drills, Pneumatic and electric drills, nut runner and Quakenbush.

• Set up and validate jigs and other tooling setup.

• Perform close tolerance drilling and installations in critical aircraft structural areas.

• Use calibrated precision measuring tools.

• Perform various fastener installation/removal tools and techniques.

• Work with CFRP, aluminum and titanium for structural drilling, sanding, trimming and shimming.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Boeing South Carolina.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to work a variable shift.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion and extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders,…