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Experienced Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)

Boeing logoBoeing$58,650–$79,350/yrMesa, AZ, United StatesFull-timePosted 1d ago

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About the role

Experienced Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)

Company

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Fabrication Specialistto join the Air Dominance Operations team working in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ!

This position will require 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

Position Responsibilities

  • 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 via autoclave, GFM, and other 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 layup 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Must have related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related work experience in Composites
  • Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English
  • Available to work any shift (1st or 2nd Shift)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience with set up and operate of GFM (ply cutter)
  • Experience with set up and operate of automated fiber placement
  • Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting operations

Conflict Of Interest

  • Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process

Travel

  • This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift

  • 1st Shift & 2nd Shift

Total Rewards

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range

Level C: USD $58,650 - $79,350

Level D: USD $70,550 - $95,450

Applicants must apply before November 13th to be considered for the position

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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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.

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