Fabrication Specialist

Boeing•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking a Fabrication Specialist to join their team in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable shift, including weekends. In this role, composite repair technicians will perform structural composite lay-ups using BMS8-276 fabric and unidirectional tape. The position requires knowledge of hole pots, overlay ply install, scarf repair, core potting, sweep and fill, curing repairs, and the ability for risk assessment and troubleshooting. Boeing is committed to providing opportunities for growth in a stable work environment, encouraging creativity, innovation, transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Employees are empowered to seek, speak, and listen within the organization. This position is expected to be 100% onsite in North Charleston, SC.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing
1+ year of experience working with composites and/or composite manufacturing
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
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 work any shift, weekends, and overtime as needed
Availability to work variable shifts, with the understanding that your assigned shift will not be confirmed until after training
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies
This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing

Nice To Haves

Experience with carbon fiber or fiberglass
Experience with measuring tools and typical hand tools

Responsibilities

Performs structural composite lay-ups using fabric and unidirectional tape
Accomplishes floor panel, duct, structural and non-structural panel repairs
Utilizes precision measurement tooling
Completes and retains all associated Composite Repair paperwork to support Repair document requirements
Repair setup and layout, taper sanding, ply kitting, DVD chamber setup and operation, surface preparation, advanced vacuum bagging, Heatcon and Mini Heatcon set-up for thermal management, application of potting and resins, wet lay ups, core removal and replacements, and post repair finishing operations
Works on articles of limited complexity following established drawings and requirements