Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice - A34A

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity, through our IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program, for Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Apprentice in the Puget Sound region in Washington State!

This comprehensive 5-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. You will attend school for at least 144 unpaid hours per school year (four hours each week), registered through a local Community and Technical College.

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 The Boeing Company, with progression 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 receive a journey-worker certificate and card recognized worldwide.

As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice, you will learn how to be an: integral piece in to maintaining and enhancing the vital plumbing and mechanical systems that support our facility’s operations. Your expertise will ensure that complex systems—from steam equipment to pneumatic controls—are installed, maintained, and optimized to meet the evolving needs of the plant. You will have the opportunity to apply and develop technical skills in diagnosing system issues, implementing preventative maintenance, and improving system reliability.

Your attention to detail will be essential as you perform inspections, follow safety protocols, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to incorporate necessary changes. This role allows you to make a significant impact on our operations, ensuring that all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Application Instructions:

To ensure your application is complete, use the Prep Pack to confirm you meet all minimum qualifications. All required assessments and courses must be finalized before submitting your application. Follow these guidelines:

Documentation
: At the time of the request, documentation for all course completions, test challenges, certificate and/or degree programs must be provided by the specified due date.

Applicant Eligibility
: Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed an IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship program.

Assessment and Course Completion
: For English and/or math assessments, your assessment score and the corresponding course placement results (course number and title).

Proficiency in math and English must be verified through one of the following
:

• Completion of English 90 (or higher) with a grade C or better and

• Completion of Intermediate Algebra (or higher) within the last 5 years, with a grade C or better OR

• Completion of a college English and math assessment with results and placement into English 90 (or higher) and/or

• Completion of a college math assessment with results and placement into Intermediate Algebra (or higher)

Qualification for the Apprenticeship: You can meet the qualifications through one of the following methods, which will be verified via your resume, work history, and transcripts:

Vocational Courses
:

• Basic Blueprint Reading or equivalent

• Basic Precision Measuring Tools or equivalent

Relevant

Work Experience:

A minimum of one year of work experience in a similar field, such as
:

• Maintenance Technician (facility or plant)

• Building/Facilities Maintenance Worker

• Plumbing /Pipe fitting Assistant or Helper

Position Responsibilities

• 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…