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Upholsterer A - 23904

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2025473839 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 22, 2025
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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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Upholsterer A, to join our Fabrication team in Everett, Washington.

As an Upholsterer A, you will be a key contributor to the maintenance and repair of aircraft upholstery, ensuring that all components meet the highest quality and safety standards. Your role will involve executing repairs on various upholstery types, utilizing technical documents and specifications to guide your work. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify materials and tools needed for repairs while also ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and accurately. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be essential in providing emergent support for aircraft operations.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Execute repair work on aircraft upholstery of all types, focusing on damaged blankets and shop defects, as well as supporting SOS installations for emergent on-aircraft assistance.

  • Research and identify necessary materials, tools, and responses required for effective repairs.

  • Accurately locate points, parts, and holes using marked or known station lines or index points.

  • Derive precise measurements and relevant information from specifications and other documentation sources.

  • Verify completed work against established quality specifications to ensure compliance.

  • Fabricate, assemble, and rework components on the aircraft as needed to repair blankets.

  • Utilize a variety of technical documents, including prints, schematic drawings, and work orders, to guide repair processes.

  • Perform tasks without the need for jigs, fixtures, or tooling when necessary.

  • Communicate job status and completion updates effectively to the factory team.

  • Prepare kits of materials, standards, and other components to support the manufacturing build process, ensuring they are free of visible defects.

  • Operate various information systems to track parts, identify work priorities, and manage sequencing, including printing necessary plots.

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Production, Planning, and other departments to resolve assembly challenges.

  • Investigate and rework discrepancies related to the installation of blankets and safety pads, ensuring proper fit of insulation blankets.

  • Utilize visual controls and manufacturing load control processes to determine the plan and sequence of work effectively.

  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

  • Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

  • Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

  • Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

  • Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

  • Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

  • Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

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

This 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

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).

Basic Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings

  • 1 + year experience operating computing equipment to access job information (e.g., drawings, specifications and other online information systems)

  • 1+ years of sewing experience

  • 1+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

Preferred Qualifications

1+ year of experience in aircraft manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes and procedures

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

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.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement:

This role is primarily 2nd shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

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: $24.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $53.30/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 2025


Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift


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.

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