Process Mechanic-Tube Bender

Boeing•Saint Charles, MO

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, MO is seeking Process Mechanic - Tube Benders. This role involves setting up and operating power-operated NC-controlled tube benders, as well as performing various tasks such as inspecting, pressure testing, cleaning, swaging, squaring, burring, marking, finishing, trimming, cutting, identifying, masking, capping, preserving, and applying color identification. Mechanics will install several types of fittings and perform numerous end form operations. The position requires routing and trial fitting tubes on aircraft and mock-ups to determine size and shape, and the ability to read and work to blueprints, visual aids, work instructions, and process specifications. A variety of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and measuring instruments will be utilized. As part of a team, Process Mechanics will participate in decisions, manage daily work schedules, commit to team goals, coordinate communication, seek performance training, and engage in team meetings, while also initiating process improvements and implementing lean best practices. Additional responsibilities may include composite fabrication, precision assembly, performing engineering tests, modifying and fabricating tools, inspecting tools, developing documentation, bench assembling electrical components, machining parts, and applying painting/special coatings. This position is 100% onsite and requires meeting Export Control compliance as a “US Person”.

Requirements

Experience with tubing and ducting manufacturing/installation/maintenance
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
Ability to work any shift, as assigned
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
Experience operating a CNC machine
Experience working with Microsoft Office
High school graduate or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Setup and run power operated NC-controlled tube benders
Inspect, pressure test, clean vapor degrease, swage, square, burr, mark finish trim, cut, identify, mask, cap, preserve, and apply color identification
Install several types of fittings including Wiggins, Dynatube, DME, Gamah, Ringlok, Perma Swage, Cryofit, Sierracin Harrison, and AN
Perform numerous end form operations including size, veil, bead, shrink, saddle, flare, expand, and reduce
Route and trial fit tubes on aircraft and mock-ups to determine size and shape of tubes
Read and work to blueprints, visual aids, work instructions, and process specifications
Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and measuring instruments, tube benders, coordinate measuring machines, band saws, manual benders, swaging machines, pressure test benches, vapor degreasers, micrometers, protractors and calipers
Participate in decisions that affect the team
Manage daily work schedules
Commit to team goals, objectives and metrics (cost, quality, schedule, cycle, safety)
Coordinate team communication
Seek appropriate performance training
Participate in team meetings
Initiate process improvements and implement lean best practices
Composite fabrication, layup, drill, and repair
Assemble precision assemblies, set up and operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, counter sink, spot face, hone and bore for mating major assemblies
Assemble a variety of prototype assemblies ranging from tool fixtures to other assets with minimal engineering guidance
Perform engineering test of production parts and equipment in collaboration with mechanical design, industrial engineering and production operations
Partner with design to modify and fabricate tools, parts and build prototype tooling
Periodically inspect tools for repair
Develop, prepare, and maintain all documentation related to design, fabrication, and manufacturing of engineering test and production tooling and equipment and associated calibration test and equipment
Bench assemble electrical or electronic components into assemblies and systems before methods and procedures have been established
Machine new and replacement parts for precision-built tools and machine parts
Painting, fill/fair, and special coatings application
Travel up to 10% of the time