Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking Entry-Level Fabrication Specialists to join the Phantom Works Operations Team at the Printed Material Centers in Mesa, Arizona. The role supports proprietary programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires effective teamwork and communication, attention to detail, self-motivation, manual dexterity, and the ability to work around solvents.

The specialist develops and uses lay-up and assembly setups and techniques to fabricate composite structures and assemblies. Work includes preparing materials and tooling, fabricating and assembling composite and metallic components to engineering specifications, identifying nonconforming parts and processes, and collaborating with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. The position may involve first- or second-shift work, depending on business needs.

Applicants must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required for these government requirements. A final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. The position is based in Mesa, Arizona, and relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must live nearby or relocate at their own expense. Candidates must apply before November 4 to be considered.

The Boeing Company describes its Total Rewards package as including competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time-away programs. Eligibility and available options may vary. The stated Level A summary pay range is $41,650–$56,350, depending on candidate experience and qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance and program access requirements.
• 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.
• Ability to work in an environment with solvents.
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, self-motivation, strong work ethic, communication, and constructive collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices and foreign object debris (FOD) control and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Develop lay-up and assembly setups and techniques for fabricating composite structures and assemblies.
• Set up and troubleshoot composite parts for assembly or lay-up.
• Assemble, lay up, or otherwise support the fabrication of parts and components.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using pre-preg composite materials and/or wet lay-up 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.
• 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 have access to health insurance.
• Eligible employees may have access to flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may have access to retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may have access to life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing 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