Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking a Precision Assembler & Surface Finish Technician to support our manufacturing team located in Portland, OR!
Mechanics/Technicians in this position assemble precision aircraft components and sub-assemblies such as control linkages, actuators, limit switches and gear box assemblies.
Position Responsibilities:
Use computing equipment to obtain information (e.g., engineering drawings, specifications).
Obtain kitted (pre-picked) detail parts, standards and assemblies.
Select proper tooling kit (e.g., holding fixtures, drill motors, reamers) to perform work on parts/assemblies, as required.
Operate overhead crane to locate parts/assemblies (e.g., flaptracks, landing gear beams) into position to perform assembly work, as required.
Locate parts on assembly tools, mating parts and/or assemblies per drawing, W/O, or tooling instructions.
Align parts to tool stops, matching pilot holes or by hand layout and secure in place using Clecos or clamps.
Check for good edge margins and alignment.
Shim parts as required.
Drill, ream, and countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies in proper sequence and to correct size, per drawing, W/O or tooling instructions using power tools (e.g., drill motors, Quackenbush tool, Cleco motors) as required.
Hone/ream features in parts using pneumatic tools for installation of bushings and bearings on parts/assemblies.
Disassemble parts and deburr holes using deburring tools and files to prepare for installation of fasteners.
Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly. Install bushings into housings using arbor press, C-squeeze and/or hydraulic puller.
Apply liquid nitrogen to facilitate installation of bushings, as required, per BAC specifications.
Cold work holes to prepare for close tolerance fastener installation, as required. Perform surface/fay seal (e.g., BMS 5-95) on bushings/bearings and other part installations.
Roller/anvil swage or ball stake bearings and bushings into housings. Install hardware on electrical assemblies.
Use insertion tools to install wiring in plugs.
Perform functional check of ground studs to ensure proper operations.
Use multimeter and power supply to calibrate (WOW) Weight On Wheels sensor per specifications.
Handle and dispose of hazardous material (e.g., sealants and solvents) in approved manner per (MSDS) Material Specification Data Sheets.
Install fasteners per drawing using correct tools. Torque fasteners.
Micro shave high rivets to meet drawing requirements.
Apply sealant, alodine, primer, special finishes, as required by W/O, drawing or BAC specifications.
Clean parts and identify by part marking.
Present completed job or in-process checks to inspector at appropriate steps in sequence.
Perform minor rework, as required.
Contact team leader or supervisor when assistance is needed or when any problem arises.
Maintain personal and tool certifications (e.g., bond and ground, crane handling, seal, LN2), as required.
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.
Must be willing and able to work any shift.
Experience with training or reading and interpreting drawings or blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Typical Education/Experience:
High School graduate.
Relocation:
This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for a variable shift.
Union Representation:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound and Portland must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.
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.
Other Relevant Information:
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 rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.