Equipment Operator

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Powered Equipment Operator to join our Fabrication team in Auburn, Algona and Puyallup, Washington.

As a Powered Equipment Operator, this position requires a meticulous approach to handling materials and operating equipment. You will ensure that every task is executed with precision and care while maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to established safety protocols and utilizing appropriate protective measures. Your commitment to quality will be vital as you work with various parts and materials, ensuring compliance with stringent specifications and standards.

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:

• Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of heavy-duty power machines, including power saws and hand routers, to bead, flare, flange, burr, upset, form, and expand tube and duct parts according to specifications.

• Conduct hydrostatic and carbon dioxide chemical leak tests on tube and duct fittings and assemblies, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

• Skillfully hand-form, straighten, finish, and correct machine-formed parts that may be distorted from heat treatment or machining processes, while working with offsets, compound curvatures, and varying angles.

• Perform a range of machining operations, including blanking, forming, cutting, trimming, and drilling, while carrying out finishing operations such as buffing, curing, and deburring.

• Prepare parts and materials by stripping, degreasing, and etching through immersion in designated process tanks, and select appropriate dies and gauges for operations.

• Inspect parts for usability and compliance with specifications, using checking fixtures and precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy.

• Manage the receipt, storage, coordination, preparation, and movement of materials and tools within your designated work area, utilizing electronic tracking systems and operating powered elevating equipment as needed.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by cleaning tools, reporting damaged equipment, and setting up safety guards and equipment.

• Perform limited assembly and subassembly tasks as required, and execute rework and reforming of parts while ensuring all work meets established requirements.

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.

• Computer Experience and Competency.

• Experience working with standard measuring tools such as rulers, tape measures, scales, etc.

• Experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

• Experience operating powered mechanical equipment

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.

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: $23.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $47.54/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 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.