Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) Students - Aircraft Structures Mechanic - 30005

Boeing • Puyallup, WA

6d • $25 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to provide students and recent graduates of certified Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) programs with the opportunity to join our Fabrication team as Aircraft Structures Mechanics in Puyallup, Washington. Your BPET Endorsement Form will list the specific job codes for which your course qualifies you for a direct offer of employment. Following your application, a Boeing recruiter will reach out to discuss these job codes and potential locations, ensuring a smooth transition into your new role. As an Aircraft Structures Mechanic, you will utilize your manufacturing knowledge to set up tools and equipment for drilling and fastening complex structures, including composite materials. You will operate various hand and machine tools, including automated equipment, to perform tasks according to specifications while ensuring safety and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include recognizing and reporting any equipment malfunctions, performing maintenance, and coordinating the movement of materials and tools. You will also cut, assemble, and install components, verify your work against specifications, and handle hazardous materials safely. 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.

Requirements

• Be a student or recent graduate of a certified Boeing Pre-Employment Training course or Military Occupation Code that is certified for the 30005 Aircraft Structures Mechanic role.
• Applicants must have a valid BPET Endorsement Form.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• 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, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Responsibilities

• Review daily reports and consult with team leaders to determine job assignments and obtain necessary documentation.
• Locate work areas using specified drawings and paperwork.
• Verify kitted parts against installation plans and bill of materials, ensuring they are suitable and defect-free.
• Retrieve non-kitted parts from designated areas, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Use electronic devices to access work instructions and engineering data (personal cell phones not permitted).
• Select and utilize appropriate hand and power tools for assembly tasks, including precision alignment equipment.
• Move kits, carts, and equipment within the work cell as needed.
• Load/unload jigs and operate mechanical lifts for assembly work.
• Locate tools and parts on aircraft using specified methods and set up assembly tools per instructions.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and dispose of them properly.
• Inspect completed work for defects and cleanliness before submission for inspection.
• Perform minor rework and maintain tool control in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications and seek assistance from supervisors when necessary.
• Set up tools and equipment for drilling and fastener installation in complex structures.
• Operate various hand and machine tools, monitoring equipment functionality and performing routine maintenance.
• Coordinate the movement and preparation of materials and tools for tasks.
• Cut, file, drill, and assemble parts, ensuring proper fitting and quality standards.
• Conduct reaming, riveting, and sealing operations, applying corrosion inhibitors as needed.
• Utilize calibrated tools to verify work against specifications and ensure quality.
• Manage equipment and materials within the work cell to ensure efficient workflow.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED