BSC Associate Paint Quality Inspector (Variable Shift)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Associate Product Acceptance Specialist (Level B) (Variable Shift) to join our Decorative/Component Paint Team based in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The selected candidates will be responsible for, but are not limited to, performing tasks in the areas including; aircraft inspection, crew meetings, team status updates, labor loss, production control, training, process improvement and Lean/BPS. First Pass Quality is a top priority when work is reviewed for completion.

Position Responsibilities:

• Engages with FSCC and Chronic Issues Team (CIT) to drive area improvements

• Provides objective evidence of results

• Performs auditing, surveillance and monitoring

• Identifies and documents discrepancies

• Segregates and controls non-conforming items.

• Performs preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance

• Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification

• Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action

• Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader with efficiency

• Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives

• Works with other support organizations, Team Lead and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk

• Verifies documents and communicates shift turnover

• Plans for work statement changes and daily/weekend/holiday overtime requirements

• Supports teammates to improve their job performance including identifying training and provide OJT

• Supports customer item defect management

• Supports coordination with FSCC for non-conformance resolution.

• Resolves problems during operation and testing of deliverable products

• Documents inspection results

• Verifies routine product conformance to design requirements

• Identifies KPI and LMS Kaizan improvement actions, and follows up with actions and tasks associated at weekly Kamishibai and Gemba walks

• Performs work when necessary to cover for absenteeism and to maintain customer needs build schedules

• Segregates and controls non-conforming items

• Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification

• Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action

• Obtains and maintains fall protection, flight line badge & LOTTO certifications at all times

• Uses various types of inspection precision measuring tools – microwave, digital gages, isoscope, etc

• Paint inspection and repair/rework of composites, aluminum and titanium metals as well as seal application

• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs

• Frequent carrying, climbing, working at heights, walking, and standing

• Occasional reaching at or above shoulder level

• Frequent working at heights, bending, walking, crouching, standing for long periods, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and use of hand tools

• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop and operate foot controls

• Contact with sealants, metals, carbon fiber, adhesives, painted parts and solvents. Exposure to noise

• Occasional work on the flight line

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
 

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Must be willing to work any shift based on needs of the operation

• 1+ years of experience using strong analytical and problem solving skills

• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Required to wear & maintain fall protection gear/certification with weight limitations and safety equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 1+ years of experience working with Velocity and production applications

• Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.)

Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation 

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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 Work Statement

This position is a variable shift.  Must be willing to work any shift assigned.

Union:

This is a non-union represented position.

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $51,865 – $55,811

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 1st, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.