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Senior Aerospace Aircraft Machinist

Boeing
New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2025
💰 $88,550/yr($65,450/yr$88,550/yr)

About the role

Senior Aerospace Aircraft Machinist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Aerospace Aircraft Machinist to join our dynamic team in New Orleans, LA.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Works with technical counterparts and others to develop solutions to complex out of sequence emergent production machining challenges.

  • Develops and revises Machine Control Data (MCD) and geometry.

  • Assists in defining methods of operations and sequences to meet company and customer objectives.

  • Interprets high level requirements to successfully complete complex non-routine, machining operations.

  • Mentors other machinists in resolving issues and completing job responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • 10+ years’ experience using manual machining equipment; mill, lathe machines, drill press etc.

  • 10+ years’ experience setting up fixtures, operating, and programming CNC machines

  • Ability to work any shift, overtime, weekends

  • Ability to operate material handling equipment

  • Experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, electrical schematics, and reading and interpreting detailed blueprints or drawings

  • Able to use precision measuring instruments

  • Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance

  • Ability to work on uneven terrain

  • Experience leading/training other employees

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Able to perform turning, forming, straight and angle drilling boring, thread chasing, facing, cutting reaming and precision grinding

  • Experience operating material handling equipment

Work Location:

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift (This position may require candidate to work 2nd or 3rd shift after training)

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $65,450 – $88,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for

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