Entry-Level Aircraft Machinist (Machining)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Aircraft Machinist  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:

• CNC machine operations (Trim and Drill)

• Water-Jet machining operations (Trim)

• Ultrasonic core carving and composite machining

• Fabricate, modify, and repair metallic or composite production and aircraft parts and assemblies using manual or CNC mills, lathes, jig bores and grinders.

• Identify nonconforming parts and assemblies and processes.

• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.

• Set up and use a variety of precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, protractors, calipers, bore gages, and other related close tolerance measuring equipment.

• Develop layouts required to fabricate machined parts. Plans sequence of operations; makes calculations for tapers, angles pitch root and thread diameters dimensions, and cuts.

• Set up equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and drill presses; determines proper tool sequence for machining prototype detail parts.

• Ensure all work is free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and complies with engineering specifications.

• Report all non-conformances to supervision.

• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to safety officials or supervision.

• Reports on job status and restraints to coworkers and supervision.

• Recommend design changes to engineering and manufacturing staff.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

• Must have experience with CNC machine operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Available to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active DoD Secret security clearance

• Experience with setup and operation of CNC machine operations (Trim and Drill)

• Experience with setup and operation of Water-jet machining operations (Trim)

• Experience with setup and operation of Ultrasonic core carving and composite machining

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.

Summary pay range:

Level A USD $45,050 - $60,950

Level B USD $54,400 - $73,600

Applicants must apply before September 15th to be considered for this 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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 1 (United States of America)

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