Fabrication Specialist (Entry, Associate, or Mid-Level)

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking Entry, Associate, or Mid-Level Fabrication Specialists (Levels A, B, or C) to join the Phantom Works Operations Team at its Printed Material Centers in Mesa, Arizona. The role supports various proprietary programs and requires effective teamwork and communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates are attentive to process details, self-motivated, collaborative, and have good manual dexterity. They must be able to work in an environment with solvents.

The position involves fabricating composite parts and assemblies, developing and troubleshooting lay-up and assembly techniques, and collaborating with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. Work includes handling composite materials and adhesives, preparing tooling, assembling composite and metallic components to engineering specifications, and identifying nonconforming parts or processes. Related production experience may include material preparation, photomask fabrication, screen set-up and development, printing, visual inspection, QA testing, packaging, cleaning, and teardown or set-up.

Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required for these government requirements. An interim and/or final Secret clearance is required after starting. Candidates must be able to work first or second shift, based on business needs, and must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. The position is in a location without relocation assistance; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must apply before November 6 to be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 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).
• 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 skills, and ability to collaborate constructively with teams.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience mixing resins, solvents, and coating materials.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for fabricating composite structures and assemblies.
• Set up and troubleshoot composite parts for assembly or lay-up.
• 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 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 or production tooling according to company specifications.
• Apply composite material bonding best practices and FOD control and prevention practices.
• Perform material preparation, photomask fabrication, screen set-up and development, printing, visual inspection, QA testing, packaging, cleaning, and teardown or set-up.

Benefits

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