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Accurate Floor Grid Machine Operator - 31806

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2025

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Accurate Floor Grid Machine Operator - 31806

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Numerical Control Drill Machine Operator – Floor Grid to join our Joint and Installation team in Everett, Washington.

As a Numerical Control Drill Machine Operator specializing in floor grid structures, you will be at the forefront of precision engineering, utilizing advanced technology to execute critical machining processes. Your expertise will contribute to the efficient setup and operation of drilling machines, ensuring that each component is meticulously prepared to meet stringent quality standards. You will play a vital role in interpreting technical specifications, performing detailed inspections, and collaborating with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity. Your commitment to excellence will directly impact our operational success and the quality of our products.

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.

Position Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate numerically controlled drilling machines for hole preparation, including drilling and counter-sinking of floor grid structures.

  • Load, position, index, and secure work-holding devices and components on single-axis positioning tables for efficient machining.

  • Inspect setups and finished parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

  • Select, check, adjust, and install various hand and power tools to maintain effective control of machining media.

  • Utilize precision measuring instruments to perform and verify work assignments accurately.

  • Execute mechanical tasks necessary to support timely completion of assignments.

  • Perform necessary rework within designated work areas to meet quality standards.

  • Interpret blueprints, technical documents, and specifications to guide machining processes.

  • Contact other organizations for machine maintenance and repairs as required.

  • Initiate corrective action requests for machine malfunctions, detecting faulty tools, and implementing solutions.

  • Provide relevant information to supervision and shop personnel to facilitate workflow and communication.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

  • Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

  • Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

  • Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

  • Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

  • Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

  • Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience with various types of hand held power tools

  • Capable of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35lbs

  • Ability to stand and move (reach, bend, or stoop) to handle products for extended periods of time

  • 1+ years of experience with any of the following: power-feed drilling, hand drilling, drill equipment, drill bits, cutters, cutter design, drill bushings, and/or drill nosepieces

  • 1+ years of experience operating 3 axis NC/CNC machine tools

  • Experience with either Siemens, Fanuc, or Mazatol controllers

  • 1+ years of expereince of reading and understanding engineering dr

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