Composite Fabricator

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Composite Fabricator to join our Fabrication team in Puyallup, Washington.

As a Composite Fabricator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in the production of non-metallic components for our Airplanes. Your expertise will be essential in fabricating and assembling parts with precision, utilizing various methods and equipment while adhering to established safety protocols. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring that all processes meet rigorous quality specifications. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will directly impact the integrity of our products.

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:

• Fabricate, assemble, rework, repair, and finish a variety of non-metallic parts, tools, and assemblies to specifications using methods such as layup, foaming, bonding, molding, and drap forming.
• Operate mixers, impregnating equipment, heat treaters, curing equipment, formers, presses, and ovens according to established procedures, as well as various cutting equipment for flat pattern cuts of composite materials.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to provide input on design optimization for developmental and emergent projects.
• Utilize prints, charts, change notices, sketches, work orders, and engineering drawings to complete work assignments effectively.
• Impregnate materials and cut fabrics to size using appropriate tools such as knives and shears.
• Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances, ensuring proper fit within completed assemblies.
• Sand and polish molds to achieve smooth surfaces and wrap mandrels with impregnated materials to meet specifications.
• Place vacuum bags over wrapped parts, test for leaks, and seal any identified leaks in pressure and vacuum bags.
• Prepare and apply protective materials, lacquers, and parting agents to molds, forms, and dies.
• Load, unload, and operate ovens, presses, and pressure bags during the curing process of parts and assemblies.
• Drill, trim, seal, part-mark, sand, and edge break parts to meet production requirements.
• Select and secure appropriate tools, fixtures, and equipment to accomplish assigned work.
• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in work assignments.
• Perform Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) on equipment, including cleaning, oiling, greasing, and changing filters to maintain optimal operation.

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. § 120.62 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:

Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles.

• 3+ months of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).
• 3+ months of experience with structure materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.
• 3+ months of experience accessing a database for detailed work instructions.
• 3+ months of experience using precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, etc.).
• 3+ months of experience in composite materials and fabrication.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable working from high/exposed places, tight spaces and working from ladders.
• Ability to work in noisy environments while completing tasks.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $24.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $48.90/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 11, 2026

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 variable 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.