Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist - Mesa, AZ

VetJobs • Mesa, AZ

2d • $41,650 - $56,350 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is hiring an entry-level Fabrication Specialist for the Phantom Works Operations Team in the Printed Material Centers in Mesa, Arizona. The role supports proprietary programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires teamwork, communication, attention to detail, self-motivation, manual dexterity, and the ability to work with solvents. The position involves fabricating and assembling composite parts and components, following engineering and company specifications, and working with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required for both. A final Secret clearance is required after starting. This position is onsite and does not offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; a final U.S. Secret clearance is required after starting.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the security clearance and program access.
• Ability to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift).
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches, and written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, strong work ethic, constructive collaboration, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work in an environment with solvents.
• 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.
• 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 support processes for fabricating parts and components.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies, and processes, and 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 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

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED