Skin Repair Mechanic - 75706

Boeing•Everett, WA

2d•$26 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Skin Repair Mechanic to join our Fabrication team in Everett, Washington. Join our dedicated team as a Skin Repair Mechanic, where you will independently set up and operate advanced repair equipment to address scratches, dents, and blemishes on clad aluminum skins, ensuring compliance with stringent quality specifications. Your ability to interpret blueprints and work orders will guide you in executing precise repairs, while your proficiency with precision measuring tools will guarantee that every detail meets our high standards. You will collaborate with engineering to implement thermal and cold spray processes, monitor temperatures, and perform necessary surface treatments such as anodizing and alodining. If you are passionate about aircraft maintenance and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting, we invite you to be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional aerospace solutions. You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Requirements

Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles.
3 + years of experience handling and disposing of hazardous materials per government regulations.
3 + years of experience of polishing, burnishing and buffing techniques used to remove scratches, gouges, nicks and dents in skin quality material.
3 + years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
3 + years of experience using precision measuring tools.
3 + years of experience using computers and learning new computer systems.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Aviation or aerospace experience.
Experience working from heights.

Responsibilities

Independently set up and operate hand routers, sanders, and grit blasting tools to repair exterior airplane clad aluminum skins according to specifications.
Follow engineering dispositions to repair scratches, dents, mars, and blemishes on aircraft skins after assembly.
Use precision measuring tools and equipment to ensure quality requirements are met during the repair process.
Interpret and work with blueprints, work orders, and other documentation to guide repair tasks.
Perform anodizing, alodining, masking, and cleaning as required for surface preparation.
Set up thermal spray equipment, adjusting gas flow rates, current, voltage, and aluminum powder flow rates as necessary.
Install thermocouplers and monitor temperatures during plasma spray operations to ensure compliance with specifications.
Obtain and maintain required certifications for operating equipment and performing repairs.
Coordinate with production leads and engineering for assistance with aircraft part removal and repair processes.
Remove surface damage using appropriate tools and shop aids, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Prepare areas for thermal/cold spray processes by cleaning surfaces according to process documentation.
Mask off areas to be repaired with Mylar tape and attach pyrometers to monitor temperature during operations.
Fair-in thermal/cold spray repairs to ensure smoothness and contour, using sanding and buffing compounds as needed.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations and use personal protective equipment.
Operate material handling equipment, such as booms and lifts, ensuring safety checks are performed before use.