Experienced Fabrication Specialist

Boeing•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking experienced Experienced Fabrication Specialist in areas such as automated fiber placement, composite hand lay-up, composite inspection & repair, and composite trim, to join the Air Dominance Operations team working in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ. This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
3 or more years of experience in Composites
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or drawing in English
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance or higher preferred
Experience with set up and operate of automated fiber placement
Experience with Composite Inspection & Repair
Experience with Composite Trimming

Responsibilities

Develops lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
Assembles, lays up, inspects, repairs, trims, and other processes 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 various pre-prep composite materials and/or wet layup processes.
Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and or production tooling per company specifications.
Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.