Aircraft Manual Machinist – SAMC (4992)

The Boeing Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Aircraft Manual Machinist to join the SAMC team. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and maintaining tooling components and aircraft parts, with emphasis on precise measurement and quality control.

Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, operating manual mills and lathes, and collaborating with engineers to develop tooling solutions. Shift is variable, and compliance with COI and drug-free workplace policies applies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Ability to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain tools, dies, and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Interpret drawings to create precise tooling components.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
• Use measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop tooling solutions.
• Perform inspections to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Support Aircraft Structures tasks and fabrication of aircraft parts.

Skills

Machinist experience

Manual milling

Manual lathe operation

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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Aircraft Manual Machinist to join our SAMC team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Fabricate, repair, and maintain various tools, dies, and fixtures used in the manufacturing process
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create precise tooling components
• Operate manual machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
• Utilize measuring instruments, both in the shop and out on the aircraft, to ensure accuracy and quality of work
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to develop innovative solutions for tooling needs
• Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Assist with Aircraft Structures work including assembly, installation, and repair tasks
• Fabrication of aircraft parts

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience as a Machinists or Tool Maker Experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Experience working with precision measuring tools
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Level)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of aircraft structures work and related processes
• Ability to work on aircraft structures tasks when needed

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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:

This position is variable shift

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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Rate: $69,000 / $33.17 per hour

Additive Pay:

• $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification
• $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 29, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

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.