Junior Composite Fabrication Technician (Secret Clearance)

The Boeing Company; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ is hiring an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist to join the Air Dominance Operations team in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center. You will develop lay-up and assembly set-ups for composite parts and work with the build team to meet engineering specifications.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and be able to operate within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including first and second shift duties.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Skills

Secret clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GFM (ply cutter)

Automated fiber placement

Job description

The Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ is hiring an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist to join the Air Dominance Operations team in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center. You will develop lay-up and assembly set-ups for composite parts and work with the build team to meet engineering specifications.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and be able to operate within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including first and second shift duties.