Parts Washer/Hand Finisher

The Boeing Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Sheffield is seeking a Parts Washer/Hand Finisher. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision, ensuring that parts meet high standards of cleanliness and quality. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning to a required standard.
• Demonstration of basic numeracy to read measuring equipment.
• Initiative in time management and method.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring parts are washed or hand finished to the correct standard.
• Visual inspection of parts for defects.
• Ensure finishing of components to achieve ‘as drawn’ features.

Skills

Experience in parts wash or hand finish roles in a manufacturing environment

Attention to detail and diligence (right first time)

Good verbal communicator

Versatility and flexibility to support job requirements

Education

Relevant experience or an industry qualification demonstrating use of power/air tools and bench/fettle processes

Job description

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.

Job Title: Parts Washer/Hand finisher

Position Overview

At Boeing Sheffield we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading manufacturer of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for today and tomorrow.

Here at Boeing Sheffield, we celebrate a culture around the Boeing Production System—our unique way of transforming our lean Production System to align the site’s culture on safety, quality and continuous improvement. This culture engages our employees because their thoughts, ideas, and talents are valued.

We are looking for a parts wash/hand finisher, reporting into the Operations Manager, to join us that will be fully engaged and adaptable, will be team players and problem solvers, and will be excellent communicators.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Ensuring parts are washed or hand finished to the correct standard
• Working in line with production requirements and priorities
• Visual inspection of parts for defects
• Using computer systems to book completion of jobs.
• Working safely with minimal supervision.
• Ensure correct benching of components, including removal of sharp edges, cleaning of holes, use of orbital sanders, and hand de‑burring to drawing and SOP requirements.
• Ensure finishing of components to achieve ‘as drawn’ features
• Part mark or ident product as per specifications/instructions provided as necessary

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Experience in parts wash or hand finish roles in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of cleaning to a required standard.
• Working knowledge of specifications, SOP’s and Work Instructions
• Demonstration of basic numeracy to read measuring equipment
• Attention to detail and diligence (right first time)
• Work with minimum supervision following instruction
• Initiative in time management and method
• Significant levels of concentration required
• Good verbal communicator
• Versatility and flexibility to support job requirements

Typical Education/Experience

• Relevant experience or an industry qualification demonstrating use of power/air tools and bench/fettle processes

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 27, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.