Materials Coordinator

Materials Coordinator – Boeing Defense (Tukwila, WA)

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment with many opportunities for professional growth.

This position supports material management for shop and tool rooms, ensuring customers are supplied with tools, equipment, and supplies.

• Work with Material Management Specialists to ensure materials & supplies are available to shop personnel.
• Set up and maintain inventory recording/control systems and coordinate movement of tools and supplies.
• Analyze work area, determine priorities, and sequence work based on customer requirements.
• Develop, update and implement processes and procedures for material management.
• Order and receive tools, equipment, and supplies to support the shop.
• Determine shop needs and log receives using various computer programs.
• Store tools and supplies appropriately and in designated areas per toolroom procedures.
• Verify receipts and enter data into the system, investigating discrepancies and following correction procedures.
• Label new tools using appropriate tools (e.g., tags, pencils, electro‑chemical etch).
• Issue/route tools, supplies, and safety equipment to shop personnel or tool rooms.
• Send used equipment out for refurbishment and maintain thorough inventory recording.
• Visually inspect tools for defects and route broken tools to repair areas.
• Audit inventory periodically for accuracy.
• Maintain filing systems and service satellite supply areas (e.g., shadow boxes, drill cabinets).
• Assign shadow box numbers and log them in the system.
• Kit proper tools for work orders and machines per the Numerical Control (NC) machine document.
• Order special cutters required by NC documents.
• Operate mechanical lifts and other shop equipment to move material.
• Locate tools using delinquent reports, hold‑out notices, and investigative skills.
• Route tools to calibration/certification areas for testing.
• Check and post certification reports and maintain records.
• Prepare and maintain status information, logs, manifests, and tie‑ins.
• Use computer systems for various job functions (e.g., add shippers, pull orders, debit inventory).
• Coordinate with other organizations to supply customer needs and expedite priority orders.
• Follow up on requests from shop personnel and troubleshoot customer problems.
• Input employee information into the tool room inventory system and order/supply shop stamps.
• Check and clear toolboxes per Boeing security procedures.
• Clean and seal oxygen kits using chemicals and personal protective equipment.
• Write tool grind orders and maintain cutter inventory.
• Apply protective coating and bag/box cutters for routing.
• Contact co‑workers or supervisors for assistance or questions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• 1+ years experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• 1+ years warehouse experience.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.

• Forklift experience or certification (Stackers).
• Active security clearance.

1st Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM).

Boeing is a drug‑free workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met per policy.

• Position is 100% on‑site at one of the listed locations.
• Position subject to Export Control compliance: must be a “US Person” (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
• Hourly position governed by the IAM‑751 Collective Bargaining agreement.
• Hourly pay range: $25.00 – $49.92.
• Applicants must apply before January 16, 2026; applications accepted until January 17, 2026.
• Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
• Relocation assistance not provided; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense.