Super Plastic Forming Technician Specialist - 17808

Super Plastic Forming Technician Specialist - 17808

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Super Plastic Forming Technician Specialist to join our Fabrication team in Auburn, Washington.

In this dynamic role, you will operate and maintain advanced hot forming presses, ovens, and high-pressure systems to shape complex metal alloys into precision aerospace components. You will collaborate closely with engineering, research, and production teams to ensure materials and tooling meet exacting standards, while utilizing your expertise in programming, equipment setup, and quality inspections. Your hands-on skills in handling materials, performing finishing operations, and maintaining safety protocols will be essential to producing parts that meet Boeing’s rigorous specifications.

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

• Obtain and review work orders (W/O), engineering drawings, Boeing specifications, and related documents to determine required processes, materials, and order any special details or standards as specified.

• Verify that correct materials, tools, and fixtures are issued, free from defects, and coordinate with team leaders, planning, and Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) to resolve production or tooling issues.

• Coordinate with BR&T for fabrication of various production parts and work with research engineers on the development of new processes and materials.

• Set up, operate, and program CNC and conventional hot forming presses, ovens, and associated high-pressure gas and hydraulic systems to form, size, anneal, or mill anneal metal alloys, including preparing, assembling, and plumbing gas systems.

• Adjust and maintain heat, gas, and hydraulic control systems within specified parameters to ensure optimal equipment operation and coordinate certification requirements for proper press maintenance.

• Load and unload dies and parts using material handling equipment (e.g., overhead crane, forklift), coordinating movement with Boeing Transportation as necessary.

• Monitor ovens and presses during operation to ensure proper temperature and functioning, making control adjustments as required, and perform part forming per Certified Forming Schedules (CFS).

• Clean parts, equipment, tools, and dies using approved chemicals and solvents; maintain spray equipment and apply protective coatings such as Ever Lube and Born Nitrate powder.

• Use hand-held power tools and equipment (e.g., rotary files, abrasive wheels, plasma cutters) to finish parts by fairing contours, chamfering, trimming, and deburring.

• Perform preheating of parts, jigs, fixtures, templates, and dies in ovens or presses as required.

• Conduct inspections by submitting completed or in-process work to inspectors for acceptance or rejection at appropriate stages and check parts against jigs, fixtures, templates, and engineering drawings using test equipment.

• Perform rework or reforming of parts as necessary to meet specifications.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with approved safety procedures and follow all safety protocols using personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external teams, including planning, engineering, inspection, supervision, and other shifts, to accomplish work and resolve problems.

• Make necessary preparations and adjustments to ensure proper machine operation, part quality, and overall process efficiency.

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 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

• 3+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.

• 3+ years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators, etc.

• 3+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools.

• Ability to lift 35 pounds.

• Able to work with and around high temperatures, (while using the proper protective equipment).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience operating forklifts.

• 1+ years of experience operating radio-controlled cranes.

• 3+ years of experience operating hot forming presses.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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:

• This position is for a variety of shifts

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: $31.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $59.49/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Language Requirements:

English

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

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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