Fabrication Specialist

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

Regular and Predictable attendance is required.


Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks. Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks. Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components. Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains. Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products. Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products. Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests. Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation. Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements. Works on articles of limited complexity following established drawings and requirements.

Requirements/Years of experience:
o Ability to work a variable shift.
o Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion and extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
o Ability to carry and lift up to 10-35 pounds.
o Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.
o Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications, as required
o 1+ years experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.
o 1+ years experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
o 1+ years of experience applying mathematical calculations
o 1+ years experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand, power and/or pneumatic (air) tools.
o 1+ years experience of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures.

Top 3-5 Technical/Software Skills needed to perform this role/job?
o conventional material layup, precision measuring, power, pneumatic and hand tools.
o CNC experience.
o experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematic and diagrams in English.

Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training
8-10 weeks of training
**3 failed assessments results in release