Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice - A34A

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice – A34 A0

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity, through the IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program, for a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice in the Puget Sound region in Washington State. This comprehensive five‑year training program consists of 10,000 hours of paid on‑the‑job training and essential classroom education, designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel. The program begins with a 20% probationary period, allowing you to acclimate to the role while gaining valuable hands‑on experience.

Your wages as an apprentice will be defined in Article
17 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the International Association of Machinists District
751 and Boeing. You will progress to a higher wage step for every 1,000 hours of recorded on‑the‑job training until completion. Upon graduation, you will be placed in the target job at the maximum rate and will receive a journey‑worker certificate and card recognized worldwide.

Layout, construct, install, modify, and rebuild plant facilities plumbing systems including air, gas, water, drain lines, sprinkler systems, gasoline pumps, steam equipment, pumps, pneumatic controls, valves, and related components.

Diagnose, test, repair, adjust, and maintain plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with codes and specifications.

Perform preventative maintenance inspections and routine plumbing tasks, including high‑pressure steam system plumbing and pressure valve adjustments.

Interpret and work in conformance with codes, ordinances, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions.

Coordinate, assign, and prioritize work assignments based on job requirements and shop procedures.

Troubleshoot problems, develop resolution plans, and provide technical assistance and training to other plumbers as needed.

Obtain, review, and utilize drawings, schematics, specifications, and codes to plan and execute work.

Collaborate with engineering, procurement, other crafts, customers, vendors, and management to ensure smooth job execution and material availability.

Lock out, tag out, and test equipment to ensure safety during maintenance and repair activities.

Install, repair, and certify backflow prevention equipment and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Use appropriate tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and lifts, to perform installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.

Assemble and attach pipes, valves, and plumbing components using mechanical, soldering, brazing, or other approved methods.

Handle, transfer, and dispose of hazardous materials safely and in accordance with regulatory procedures.

Operate monitoring equipment to verify system functionality and perform chemical and water testing as required.

Document work performed, maintain records, and communicate job status and handover information to the next shift.

Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10–15lb to 15–35lb. 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.

• Experience doing jobs or tasks where math skills such as algebra, geometry, and/or trigonometry were applied.
• Experience reading engineering blueprints or drawings.
• Experience working with precision measuring tools.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Vocational courses:
  Basic Blueprint Reading or equivalent;
  Basic Precision Measuring Tools or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of work experience in a similar field such as maintenance technician, building/facilities maintenance worker, or plumbing/pipe fitting assistant or helper position.
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