Developmental & Test Mechanic

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking multiple Developmental & Test Mechanics to join our Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team in Tukwila or Seattle, WA. Mechanics in this position work with and assist engineering, experimental, and test groups to develop parts, production methods, and procedures. These mechanics will assist in layout, develop, fabricate, and assemble complex compound and variable angled structural and mechanical parts for spares, experimental, and test projects. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options. 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.

Requirements

5+ year of experience reading and working from blueprints, sketches and plans
5+ year of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
5+ year of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators, etc.
5+ year of experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation
5+ years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance/Aircraft Structural Repair
Must meet export control compliance requirements.
A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.

Nice To Haves

5+ year of experience with any of the following: power-feed drilling, hand drilling, drill equipment, drill bits, cutters, cutter design, drill bushings, and/or drill nosepieces
5+ years of experience in Aircraft Structural Repair processes and techniques
3+ years of experience with structural repairs in the field and in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience in aircraft structures manufacturing processes
3+ years of experience with aircraft fuselage or wing structures assembly, maintenance ore repair
3+ years of experience in aerospace materials and structures used on commercial and/or military aircraft
3+ years of experience testing and diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical components, and test equipment

Responsibilities

Fabricate, install, maintain and repair hydraulic systems, hardware and equipment
Fabricate and assemble instrumentation probes for engineering projects and testing
May travel to our plant locations to perform testing
Receive personal safety gear for face/eye, respiration, ears and feet
Review any sketches, drawings and specifications to aid in accomplishing the job
Provide support to engineers and work with technicians in sequencing work operations, troubleshooting and problem resolution
Develop methods for pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical tests, when procedures have not been established
Select and use proper hand and power tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, rivet guns, drills) needed to perform a given operation.
Use precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometer, calipers) to measure dimensions per drawing, sketches, and engineer requirements
Layout, drill and ream close tolerance holes, as required
Construct hydraulic, low/high pressure and steam plumbing to operate test equipment
Flare, cut, and silver solder tubing
Operate pendant cranes and mechanical lifts to facilitate movement, installation, removal and maintenance of test equipment, modules, parts and assemblies
Perform required rigging, as required
Construct, assemble or disassemble any necessary test structures, parts and shop aids required to perform a test function utilizing various shop equipment, (e.g., drill press, shear, break form, band saw)
Hook up auxiliary support equipment (e.g., hoses, lines, thermocouples, pumps)
Weld thermocouples and install and test for proper operation, as required
Use sealant in fuel cells and other assemblies to be tested.
Assemble, disassemble, rebuild, and test hydraulic pumps, actuators, accumulators, valves, and hose assemblies
Lockout, tagout and tryout systems for safety before performing tests, as required
Perform service and maintenance on test structures, equipment and components (e.g., hydraulic systems, pumps and other support equipment)
Operate and maintain high and low pressure/volume compressors and methyl chlorine chillers
Control and monitor systems using computer programs and periodic onsite observations
Prepare wind tunnel and nozzle test cells by performing balance pull tests, installing parts/models and associated apparatus in order to assist engineering in obtaining test data
Perform flammability test on airplane parts (e.g., seats, wastebaskets, ducting, and firewalls) per FAA and engineering standards
Bag, label and route hazardous material for disposal
Fill and drain aircraft fuel tanks to measure trapped residual fuel using instrumentation (e.g., flow meters) and mathematical calculations
Operate pump equipment, explosive vapor tester and enter the wet fuel cell tanks, as required, to execute tests
Make prototypes and modify airframes per BCA/BDS documents and engineering requirements (e.g., cut, build, install new parts) for research and development