Skin & Spar Surface Finish Technician - 75005

Skin & Spar Surface Finish Technician - 75005

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Skin & Spar Surface Finish Technician to join our Fabrication team in Auburn, Algona and Puyallup, Washington.

Join our dynamic team as a Skin & Spar Surface Finish Tech, where precision meets innovation in the aerospace industry. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in interpreting blueprints and engineering specifications to execute meticulous surface finishing and conditioning on critical components such as milled skins and spars. Utilizing advanced templates and jigs, you will ensure optimal positioning for finishing operations, while employing a variety of hand and power tools to achieve exceptional quality standards. Your keen eye for detail will be essential as you diagnose discrepancies, perform thorough inspections, and conduct necessary rework to meet stringent gauge tolerances. Collaborating closely with supervisors and engineering teams, you will navigate complex work orders and utilize online systems to prioritize tasks effectively. Your commitment to safety and compliance will shine through as you handle hazardous materials responsibly and maintain certifications. If you are passionate about delivering excellence in aerospace manufacturing, we invite you to be a part of our mission to shape the future of flight.

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:

• Work from blueprints, templates, detail drawings, and verbal instructions to perform surface finish/conditioning on coordination holes in milled skins and spars.

• Use templates and jigs to properly position parts for subsequent finishing operations, including reaming, countersinking, and cold work.

• Scribe tooling locations and reference lines as specified in engineering drawings and specifications.

• Diagnose and correct any detected discrepancies in parts and processes.

• Check finished parts to ensure they meet quality requirements and specifications using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, trammels, probes).

• Use hand and power tools, including air motors, reamers, and cold-work guns, to perform finishing duties on machined parts.

• Operate ground-controlled handling equipment to load, unload, and move parts within the shop.

• Perform rework as required, including filing, scraping, sanding, grinding, and hand finishing to meet gauge tolerances.

• Locate points and holes from established reference lines or index points using prints, templates, and work orders.

• Perform visual and functional checks on tools and accessories, making necessary adjustments and ensuring they are in good condition.

• Access workload using online computer systems and assign work based on priority or Team Leader direction.

• Review Work Order (W/O) to determine work requirements and ensure prior operations are complete.

• Consult with supervisor/team lead and other sources (e.g., engineering, planning, inspection) to resolve problems.

• Call for inspection or use SI&A as required throughout the process, including checking hole sizes and inspecting countersinks.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner while maintaining personal and tool certifications, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as def