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Portable Tool Repairperson - 89907

Portland, Oregon Job ID JR2025460490 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 19, 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 Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for a Portable Tool Repairperson to join our Equipment Services team in Portland, OR

As a Portable Tool Repairperson, you will be the backbone of our operational efficiency, ensuring that our tools are always ready for action. This exciting role places you at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of portable electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools will directly impact our production capabilities. You will engage in hands-on problem-solving, utilizing your technical skills to breathe new life into essential equipment, all while collaborating with a dynamic team.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meets 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 be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, repair, rebuild, diagnose, and correct malfunctions of all types of portable electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.

  • Work from sketches, specifications, blueprints, and verbal information, utilizing precision instruments for accurate measurements.

  • Wind electric motors for portable tools and perform machine and brazing operations related to tool repair.

  • Conduct necessary bench operations and inspections for essential preventive maintenance.

  • Make operational checks of repaired machines to ensure proper functionality.

  • Guide and mentor employees of lower classifications in tool repair and maintenance processes.

  • Obtain work packages from designated sources and review previous operator tie-ins for continuity in work assignments.

  • Ensure all safety processes and features are properly implemented during tool repair operations.

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic tools, testing parts with electrical test equipment and replacing or soldering components as needed.

  • Diagnose and repair pneumatic tools, replacing and installing new parts to restore functionality.

  • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic tools, analyzing malfunctions and replacing necessary components to ensure they hold pressure.

  • Adjust and repair power feed equipment, including adjusting feed and speed rates as requested.

  • Diagnose and repair manual mechanical tools, replacing parts and making necessary adjustments.

  • Use various bench or floor-mounted tools, such as drill presses and bearing presses, to accomplish work assignments.

  • Operate a machinist lathe to true up spindles or hone bushings, utilizing precision measuring instruments.

  • Assist toolroom mechanics on aircraft production calls when portable tools malfunction on job sites.

  • Perform assigned periodic preventive maintenance on factory tools, rebuilding and replacing worn parts as required.

  • Degrease and clean tool parts using approved cleaning methods in accordance with Boeing specifications.

  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, following safety regulations.

  • Maintain personal and tool certifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.

  • Consult with leads, supervisors, and other stakeholders on process or job-related issues as required.

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment, installing new parts and conducting functional tests.

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 Oregon 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+ year experience maintaining and repairing various portable tools

  • 1+ year of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools

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

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

  • Basic computer experience and competence

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with maintenance, troubleshoot and repair of machine tools and assembling/disassembly of detail components.

  • Hydraulic / pneumatic experience or training

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 position is for a variety of shifts

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: $27.00 – 52.78 per hour.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 28, 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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