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Machinist Assembler Precision

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2025450354 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date Apr. 03, 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 Test and Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity for a Machinist Assembler Precision in Machinist department located in Seattle, WA.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Machinists in this position participate in the design, fabrication and assembly of various production and research projects. Using a variety of precision machines (e.g., lathes, plainers, grinders, ED machine, CNC and milling machines) to support aircraft engineering and production groups.

Employment in this position also requires finger manipulation, handling, lifting less than 10 pounds, standing, walking, contact with metals, exposure to noise and atmospheric conditions, and the use of personal safety gear for face/eye, ears and feet. Obtain work from supervisor, area lead or various customers (e.g., developmental/ experimental engineers, production shops).

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform bench work (e.g., drilling, honing, tapping, reaming) on production and experimental parts as required

  • Assemble parts using rivets and bolts with correct tools such as rivet squeeze, lock bolt puller, rivet gun and bucking bar, power screwdriver, or ratchet per engineering requirements

  • Lay-out, plan and sequence machining operation

  • Analyze and interpret drawings, sketches, blueprints and verbal instructions to determine work to be performed on detailed precision parts (e.g., aircraft castings, fixtures, tools, shop aids)

  • Use shop math, geometry and/or trig to calculate dimensions

  • Determine/obtain raw material to be used (e.g., brass, aluminum, steel, composites, and wood) for machining or fabrication per drawing or customer requirements

  • Set up operate and adjust all common machine tools (e.g., lathe, mill, bridgeport, electrical discharge machine (EDM), drill press) to accomplish work on precision assemblies

  • Select machine to be used in machining process

  • Check machine to be used for missing, loose, damaged equipment, check oil and coolant levels and fill as required

  • Write programs as required for multi axis machines

  • Adjust machine settings (e.g., speeds and feeds) to correct machining problems or to prepare machine for next operation in sequence

  • Perform minor editing of CNC programs per shop requirements

  • Select and check cutting tools per program or CNC documents

  • Ensure cutters are the correct type, length, diameter, radius, and are in good condition

  • Select machine accessories and holding devices (e.g., chucks, vises, turntables)

  • Verify that apparatus is in good condition

  • Identify fixtures and/or shop aids to be built and fabricate as required using mill, lathe, bandsaw, drill press, sander and grinder

  • Attach machine accessories, tools and shop aides using dial indicators, edge finders, wrenches, bolts, clamps, and overhead cranes

  • Monitor machine during operation for unusual vibration or sounds, watch machine gauges and controller display or digital readout for warnings, visually check cutter path, clearance and chips to ensure smooth operation

  • Check work with precision instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges) and ensure parts are free from defects (e.g., finish, dimensions, mismatch, tool marks) and complete per drawing, sketch or verbal instructions

  • Assemble, fit, check, test of developmental machine parts and assemblies to customer specification

  • Troubleshoot and test precision assemblies with working groups (e.g., engineering, production, inspection, manufacturing resource & development (MRD)) to resolve tooling/production problems

  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., coolants, solvents) in approved manner (per Material Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment, as required

  • Maintain personal tool certifications, as required

  • Ability to use computers and knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • High School diploma or GED

  • Experience reading G and M codes

  • 3+ years' experience with programing, setting-up and running lathes, grinders, mills, EDM, CNC machines

  • Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. (Some positions may also be rotating shifts)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with Enovia design tool

  • Completed training as a journeyman machinist

  • Experience and/or exposure to CAD/CAM, MasterCam, or Catia

  • Graduate from Machinist Apprenticeship program  or completion of Machining Certificate

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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:

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

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.

Shift:

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

Pay & Benefits:

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: $33.00/hour - $39.22/hour


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 19, 2025


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 1st 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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