Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

3d • $41,650 - $56,350 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization is hiring Entry-Level Fabrication Specialists for the Phantom Works Operations Team at its Printed Material Centers in Mesa, Arizona. The role supports proprietary programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and involves fabricating composite parts and assemblies, working with a build team, and collaborating with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. Successful candidates need attention to detail, self-motivation, strong communication and teamwork, constructive collaboration, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in an environment with solvents.

The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required for both. A final U.S. Secret clearance is required after starting. Candidates must be able to work first or second shift, depending on business needs. Relocation assistance is not available, so candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. The position is not contingent upon a program award.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance and program access.
• Ability to work any shift (first or second shift).
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches, and written and verbal instructions in English.
• Attention to detail in process steps, self-motivation and a strong work ethic, good communication, constructive collaboration with teams, good manual dexterity, and ability to work in an environment with solvents.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop lay-up and assembly setups and techniques for fabricating composite structures and assemblies.
• Set up and troubleshoot composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assemble, lay up, or support processes for fabricating parts and components.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using various prepreg composite materials and/or wet layup processes.
• Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P. lines to establish exact locations for ply installations and components.
• Assemble and install composite and metallic detail components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Set up, weigh, mix, and apply composite adhesives according to engineering and company specifications.
• Prepare and apply required release agents to composite prototype and/or production tooling according to company specifications.
• Apply composite material bonding best practices and FOD control and prevention.
• Perform material preparation, photomask fabrication, screen setup and development, printing, visual inspection, QA testing, packaging, cleaning, and teardown/setup.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and 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