Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)

Boeing; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist to join the ACFC team. You will develop lay-up and assembly setups, troubleshoot composite parts, and support various processes including autoclave, GFM, and other methods.

Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork, communication and leadership skills to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while preparing and painting composite components. Security clearance is required to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, sketches and instructions in English.
• Able to work 1st or 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Develops lay-up and assembly setups for composite fabrication.
• Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assembles, lays up, or supports via autoclave and other processes the fabrication of parts.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using pre-preg materials and/or wet layup.

Skills

Secret clearance eligibility

Blueprint interpretation

English instruction comprehension

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GFM (ply cutter)

Automated fiber placement

Autoclave processes

Job description

Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)

Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist to join the Air Dominance Operations team working in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ!

This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops lay-up and assembly set‑ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
• Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assembles, lays up, or supports via autoclave, GFM, and other processes the fabrication of parts and components.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes.
• Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
• Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
• Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and or production tooling per company specifications.
• Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Must have related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related work experience in Composites
• Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English
• Must be able to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with set up and operate of GFM (ply cutter)
• Experience with set up and operate of automated fiber placement
• Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting operations
• Conflict Of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process

Travel:

This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

1st Shift & 2nd Shift

Total Rewards:

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.

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

Level A: $41,650 - $56,350

Level B: $49,300 - $66,700

Applicants must apply before September 15th to be considered for the position

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Shift 4 (United States of America)

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