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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Hand Finisher to join our Fabrication team in Auburn and Puyallup, Washington.
As a Hand Finisher, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing process, where your craftsmanship will directly impact the performance and safety of our aircraft components. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence as you work with various tools to refine and perfect each part. Your ability to interpret engineering specifications and apply hand finishing techniques will be crucial in achieving the desired tolerances and finishes. Collaborating closely with your team, you will not only enhance the quality of our products but also contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the workplace.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and 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 join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities
Perform hand finishing of milled spars, spar caps, skins, and small sheet metal parts to specified tolerances and finishes.
Use a variety of tools, including files, scrapers, saws, abrasives, and power sanding machines, to remove machine spans and blemishes.
Complete and fair machined contours and surfaces, forming specified radii and chamfers on edges.
Check own work for conformance to specifications and ensure quality standards are met.
Remove burrs and break edges on parts to enhance safety and finish quality.
Handle and rack spar caps, parts, and materials efficiently within the work area.
Use shop handling equipment as required to manage materials and parts safely.
Assist higher classified employees in machining and finishing spar cap material and detailed parts.
Review the work area to determine tasks and obtain job assignments from the Team Leader or lead.
Read and interpret manufacturing plans and engineering drawings to understand the scope of work.
Break sharp edges of parts prior to hydroform and stretch operations to prevent cracking.
Use air-powered hand sanders to eliminate machining spans and surface irregularities.
Clean surfaces using solvents or water, ensuring they are wiped dry before further processing.
Utilize hand-held power tools with rotary files, abrasive wheels, and sanding discs to finish edges and contours.
Contact the Team Leader, supervisor, or co-worker when assistance is needed or when problems arise.
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 defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound and Portland must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.
Basic Qualifications
1+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
1+ years of experience handling chemicals and/or hazardous materials.
Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8 hour shift.
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Typical Education & Experience:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Relocation:
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.
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Shift Work Statement:
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $22.00 per hour – $45.82 per hour
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 30, 2025
Language Requirements
English Preferred
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 2nd shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
