Laser Scribe Process Mechanic

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Wichita, KS is hiring for a CNC technician responsible for setup, operation, calibration, and inspection to ensure high-quality production. The role covers planning, sequencing, multi-machine operations, and strict adherence to engineering specifications within a union-represented environment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using precision measuring tools, and performing routine maintenance while complying with safety, QA, and FDAQ requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on CNC setup, operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and precision inspection experience.
• Numerical Control experience.
• Experience with X,Y,Z axis adjustments.
• Experience with blueprint/drawing interpretation.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift (10 hour shifts), including alternative work weeks.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, support and production of high-quality products to help create a highly productive work environment.
• Planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work from fabrication through to quality control requirements.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation.
• Setting up, operating, and calibrating CNC machine equipment
• Use any equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Utilizes precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory Data Acquisition) is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.
• Routinely move product within the shop-defined are and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Perform verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
• Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, permits, and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops).
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Precision inspection

Numerical Control

Blueprint reading

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.

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities

• Set-up, support and production of high-quality products to help create a highly productive work environment.
• Planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work from fabrication through to quality control requirements.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation.
• Setting up, operating, and calibrating CNC machine equipment
• Use any equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Utilizes precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory Data Acquisition) is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.
• Routinely move product within the shop-defined are and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Perform verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
• Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, permits, and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops).
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Level B

• Prepare and maintain treating solutions used in Anodic, Dow Metal, Airok and other processing tanks.
• Add specified chemical compounds in proper sequence and amounts to obtain correct solution strength per lab requirements.
• Segregate and allocate material in accordance with treating requirements to obtain best shop practices.
• Opperate process tank equipment to selectively remove metal or prepare surfaces for painting, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications for part dimensions, weight, and contour, including single-step, multi-step, and tapered processe(s)
• Skin polishing of mechanical fastened aircraft assemblies, CAD plate parts, materials and/or tools to exact tolerances.
• Develop proper setups for the operations in which processing time, voltage, amperage and block-offs are not standardized.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years hands‑on CNC setup, operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and precision inspection experience
• Numerical Control experience
• Experience with X,Y,Z axis adjustments
• Experience with blueprint/drawing interpretation
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift (10 hour shifts), including alternative work weeks.

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits

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.

We also provide 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: $20.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Kansas Tax Credit

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Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: 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. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.