Aircraft Assembly Structures Mechanics

Boeing • North Charleston, SC

68d • $54,000 - $64,500

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is seeking Aircraft Assembly Structures Mechanics (Level B or C) to join our 787 production teams working in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift! This role offers an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing assembly environment. Team members will leverage their prior experience, and the knowledge gained from training and certifications to complete daily assigned tasks effectively. Individuals will be responsible for identifying their work locations on advanced airplanes, parts, and tooling by interpreting intricate drawings to accurately complete detailed work instructions. Attention to detail and procedure compliance is critical to identify all necessary hand tools, parts, and equipment required to ensure defect-free work. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career while contributing to the future of aviation as a part of an innovative team!

Requirements

• Ability to work a variable shift.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion and extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Ability to carry/lift up to 10-35 pounds.
• Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.
• 6+ months experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.
• 6+ months experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
• 6+ months experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand, power, and/or pneumatic (air) tools.
• 6+ months experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of degree or certification from a trade school and/or A&P license.
• 3+ years' experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or fabrication.
• 1+ years' of composite experience.
• Ability to work in confined space.

Responsibilities

• Complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
• Adhere to high standards of safety and quality.
• Comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Ensure work conforms to engineering drawings and specifications, has First Pass Quality (FPQ) and is free from Foreign Object Debris.
• Use computers and software applications in a production environment.
• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Wear required protective clothing/equipment for the task being performed.
• Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, scissor lift and aerial lifts).
• Use chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and finishes.
• Climb/balance (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawl/crouch (squat).
• Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and potential exposure to constant noise.
• Read from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.
• Carry/Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Perform close tolerance drilling and installations in critical aircraft structural areas.
• Use calibrated precision measuring tools.
• Perform various fastener installation/removal tools and techniques.
• Work with CFRP, aluminum and titanium for structural drilling, sanding, trimming and shimming.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees