Entry Level Panel Assembler at The Boeing Company Sylmar, CA

The Boeing Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,800 - 55,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Entry Level Panel Assembler to join their team in Sylmar, California. This role focuses on production assembly operations and fabricating Solar Cells using various processes. Candidates must be willing to work onsite and any shift as required.

Basic qualifications include experience in manufacturing, the ability to work with small parts, and a High School Diploma or GED. Competitive salary ranges from $40,800 to $55,200, with applications accepted until July 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Ability to use steady hand‑eye coordination to work with small parts.
• Capable of lifting 20 lbs or more on a frequent basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies.
• Fabricate Solar Cells including wiring processes, soldering, and bonding.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment

Ability to use steady hand‑eye coordination

Capable of lifting 20 lbs or more

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

J-STD-001 soldering

Job description

Entry Level Panel Assembler

Entry Level Panel Assembler job at The Boeing Company. Sylmar, CA.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that welcomes, respects, and includes everyone, offering great opportunities for professional growth. Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company's Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) business unit, offers an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Panel Assembler (Level A) to join our dynamic team in Sylmar, California. Spectrolab is the world's leading merchant supplier of the highest‑efficiency multijunction solar cells for spacecraft power systems with proven reliability drawn from 65 years of space heritage. Spectrolab's state‑of‑the‑art space solar cells and panels power satellites in Earth's orbit, as well as the International Space Station.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs simple production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations.
• Performs such processes necessary for the fabrication and production of Solar Cells, including wiring processes, soldering, welding, adhesive mixing and applications, component bonding, and abrading of substrates.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Shift and Work Hours

This position is for various shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd). Candidates must be willing to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.

Export Control Compliance

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. A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience using basic Microsoft Office and office computing systems.
• Ability to use steady hand‑eye coordination to work with small parts.
• Capable of lifting 20 lbs or more on a frequent basis.
• Ability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time with only short breaks.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret system prints and schematics.
• Experience in J-STD-001 soldering.
• Experience soldering and terminating wiring.
• Experience with chemical processes.

Typical Education/Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g., high school diploma/GED).

Relocation

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

Travel

Position may require travel up to 5% of the time.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain 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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $40,800 – $55,200.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 2025.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.