Silk Screener Decorative Panels B - 79805

Boeing; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Everett, WA is seeking a Silk Screener for Decorative Panels to join the Joint and Installation team. You will set up and execute multicolor silk screen printing, ensuring alignment and color accuracy on instrument panels while coordinating decals and inventory.

The role requires basic experience, strict safety with hazardous materials, and the ability to work onsite in a fast-paced aviation environment. Candidates should be detail‑oriented and commit to quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of silk screen printing experience.
• Experience mixing and color matching water-based inks.
• Experience handling and disposing of hazardous materials per regulations.
• Ability to recognize colors.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods and wear PPE at all times.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform multicolor decorative silk screen printing operations.
• Align silk screen to achieve proper registration and apply ink.
• Layout and apply lettering on instrument panels using silk screening.
• Coordinate decals and maintain inventory with departments.
• Work from blueprints and specifications to complete assignments.

Skills

Silk screen printing

Color matching

Hazardous materials handling

Color vision

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Color spectrometer

Silk screen machine

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 Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Silk Screener Decorative Panels B to join our Joint and Installation team in Everett Washington.

Join our innovative team as a Silk Screener for Decorative Panels. In this dynamic position, you will set up and execute multicolor silk screen printing operations, ensuring precise alignment and registration to create stunning instrument panels. Your expertise in mixing and matching paints will guarantee that each print meets our high standards for color consistency and clarity. Collaborating closely with various departments, you will coordinate the distribution of decals and maintain an organized inventory, all while adhering to safety regulations for hazardous materials. If you are passionate about combining creativity with technical skill in a fast‑paced environment, we invite you to be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional decorative solutions.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail‑oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities

• Set up and perform multicolor decorative silk screen printing operations according to established procedures.
• Align and adjust the silk screen to achieve proper contact and registration, applying paint using the squeegee method.
• Layout, locate, and apply lettering on various instrument panels using silk screening and related processes.
• Liaise with the Decal Area and other departments to coordinate changes, distribution of decals, and maintain perpetual inventory.
• Work from blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions to complete assignments accurately.
• Clean silk screens and maintain tools and equipment to ensure quality printing.
• Mix and match paint to established color samples, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Obtain work orders and necessary materials, including inks and substrates, while adhering to safety data sheet guidelines.
• Perform hand setup for contact printing, including loading silk screens and applying ink to substrates.
• Operate the silk screen machine, managing the printing process for multiple colors and ensuring quality control.
• Check ink color using a color spectrometer and make adjustments as needed to match specifications.
• Perform rework and touch‑ups on decorative interior parts using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain records of work performed and refile work packets in the ink room filing cabinet.
• Communicate with team leaders and supervisors regarding job progress, issues, and assistance needed.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

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

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, US National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience silk screen printing.
• Experience mixing and color matching water‑based inks.
• Experience handling and disposing of hazardous materials per government regulations.
• Ability to recognize colors.
• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.
• This position requires you to wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator and other personal protective equipment/safety gear at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Perform ink formulation (e.g. measure ink by weight, machine mix ink, apply ink to test specimen, dry in oven).
• Experience working with overhead crane.
• Enrolled in a Boeing partnered manufacturing related high school or community and technology college academic program.

Typical Education & Experience

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Conflict on Interest

Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation

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

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 is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation Statement

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM‑751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement

• This position is for a variety of shifts.

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.

Summary pay range: $25.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $50.24/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 30, 2026.

Language Requirements

English Preferred.

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.