Fabrication Specialist

Fabrication Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking a Fabrication Specialist to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable shift, including weekends.  

In this role, composite repair technicians will perform structural composite lay-ups using BMS8-276 fabric and unidirectional tape. Knowledge of hole pots, overlay ply install, scarf repair, core potting, sweep and fill, curing repairs, knowledge for risk assessment and troubleshooting.

We are committed to providing our team with opportunities for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity and innovation as this drives positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, Employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs structural composite lay-ups using fabric and unidirectional tape

• Accomplishes floor panel, duct, structural and non-structural panel repairs

• Utilizes precision measurement tooling

• Completes and retains all associated Composite Repair paperwork to support Repair document requirements

• Repair setup and layout, taper sanding, ply kitting, DVD chamber setup and operation, surface preparation, advanced vacuum bagging, Heatcon and Mini Heatcon set-up for thermal management, application of potting and resins, wet lay ups, core removal and replacements, and post repair finishing operations

• Works on articles of limited complexity following established drawings and requirements

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as needed

• 1+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs; Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs; Occasional carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, walking, standing, balancing; Frequent reaching overhead and at or above shoulder; Frequent sitting; Frequent climbing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with carbon fiber or fiberglass

• Experience with measuring tools and typical hand tools

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Shift

This position is for variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift. 

Pay & Benefits:

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: $54,000-$64,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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