Model Maker Apprenticeship A15A0

Boeing • Seattle, WA

219d • $41

About The Position

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity, through our IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program, for Model Maker Apprenticeship in the Puget Sound region in Washington State! This comprehensive 4-year training program consists of 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and essential classroom education, designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in crane maintenance. The program begins with a 20% probationary period, allowing you to acclimate to the role while gaining valuable hands-on experience. You will attend school for at least 144 unpaid hours per school year, registered through a local Community and Technical College. Your wages as an apprentice will be defined in Article 17 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the International Association of Machinists District 751 and The Boeing Company, with progression to a higher wage step for every 1,000 hours of recorded on-the-job training until completion. Upon graduation, you will be placed in the target job at the maximum rate and receive a journey-worker certificate and card recognized worldwide. We are excited to offer an apprenticeship opportunity for aspiring Model Makers. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience and develop the skills necessary to become a proficient Journey Level graduate of our program. You will learn to machine, fabricate, and assemble high-quality aircraft models and components that meet close tolerance specifications for wind tunnel testing, working with a variety of materials including metals, plastics, and composites. Your training will encompass not only conventional and NC machine operation but also the use of precision measuring tools, plaster and plastic tooling, layout techniques, basic electronics, numerical machine programming, model construction, assembly, testing, and wind tunnel maintenance. Join us to kickstart your career in aircraft model making and acquire invaluable skills in a dynamic environment!

Requirements

• Experience doing jobs or tasks where you had to apply math skills such as: algebra, geometry and/or trigonometry.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Experience reading engineering blueprints and drawings.
• Experience working with precision measuring tools.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational Courses: Basic Blueprint Reading or equivalent.
• Basic Precision Measuring Tools or equivalent.
• Milling Machine (a course minimum of 80 hours, or 5 or more credits).
• Lathe (a course minimum of 80 hours, or 5 or more credits).
• Relevant Work Experience: A minimum of one year of work experience in a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SHEA and applicable codes and regulations for overhead cranes.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and equipment vendors to analyze equipment design requirements and capabilities.
• Utilize schematics, blueprints, and technical documents to guide maintenance and repair tasks.
• Develop methods and shop aids for tasks where procedures may not be available.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and test equipment for failure analysis and predictive/preventative maintenance on cranes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric brake system components on cranes.
• Conduct operational and load tests of cranes and bridges in accordance with engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain logs, charts, and records of maintenance activities, preparing reports and schedules as needed.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions to determine maintenance needs and develop corrective action plans.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on crane systems, including assembly and disassembly of components.
• Conduct visual inspections of crane systems, including rails, cables, and safety systems, to ensure proper operation.
• Operate various electric and mechanical lifts to access cranes and perform maintenance tasks.
• Use hand and power tools to accomplish maintenance and repair work on crane systems.
• Respond to emergency situations and equipment failures, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Participate in training sessions to maintain certifications related to safety and equipment operation.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED