Instrumentation Technician C

Instrumentation Technician C – Boeing At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. BT&E seeks an Instrumentation Technician C to join our team in Seattle, WA, installing instrumentation on all models of Boeing aircraft. Position Responsibilities Receive work assignments, obtain necessary materials and equipment. Identify and procure engineering drawings and test documents for assignments. Fabricate wire or fiber‑optic bundles to connect test equipment for data collection. Set up and perform qualification, bench, or automatic tests per assignment and test documents. Install fiber‑optic strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gauges by soldering, bonding, spot welding, or mechanical fastening. Use a scissor or boom lift to access installation areas inside hangars and on airfields. Modify test equipment to meet engineering configurations. Select appropriate hand, power, and bench tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools, band saw, drill press, and sander. Use shop tools and test equipment to complete assignments. Maintain records including tie‑ins and work logs. Devise shop aids and work‑around methods to troubleshoot systems. Handle and protect static‑sensitive components per shop procedures. Dispose of hazardous materials (ketone, naphtha, alcohol, epoxy, acids) following SDS and PPE requirements. Pack electronic equipment for travel per Boeing specifications. Verify work after each operation to ensure compliance with drawings and instructions. Submit completed or reworked work for inspection. Coordinate with team leader, supervisor, engineer, or planner for assistance. Maintain personal and tool certifications per company policy. Comply with tool control policies. Travel up to 10 % of the time domestically or internationally. Physical Demands Frequent (3‑6 hrs): carrying Occasional (1‑3 hrs): bending at waist, carrying 10‑35 lbs, twisting at waist, using low‑impact vibratory tools, lying down, foot‑control operation, pushing/pulling 10‑35 lbs, kneeling, lifting 10‑35 lbs, crawling, crouching. Chemicals & Materials Frequent (3‑6 hrs): metals (aluminum, brass, iron, Monel, nickel, steel), plastics (acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, resins), sealants (latex, polysulfide, silicon), solvents (acetone, turpentine, MEK, MPK, Isopropanol), adhesives (epoxy, acrylonitrile, organic rubber). Occasional (1‑3 hrs): alkalis (acid neutralizers, strong detergents), liquid coatings (etching mask, lacquer, penetrant), acids (boric, muriatic, nitric, hydrochloric). Environmental Conditions Continuous (6‑8 hrs): noise. Frequent (3‑6 hrs): non‑ionizing radiation, elevated platforms, extreme heat. Occasional (1‑3 hrs): atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dust), confined spaces, welding equipment. Personal Protective Equipment Continuous (6‑8 hrs): face/eye protection (safety glasses, goggles), fall protection (safety belts, harnesses, lifeline), protective footwear (steel‑toed shoes, rubber boot). Frequent (3‑6 hrs): protective headwear (welding helmets, hard hats), hand/arm protection (gloves, arm protectors), hearing protection (ear inserts, canal caps). Basic Qualifications 1+ year experience reading and interpreting wire harness diagrams and installation schematics. 1+ year experience in electrical (wire shop) fabrication and required processes. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of strain‑gauging experience. 3+ years of experience in Aircraft Electrical systems. Certifications in Electrical (Crimping, Bonding, Ground), Mechanical (fork lift, hand truck, pressure/vacuum), or Safety (Electrical, Egress, Explosives). Shift 1st shift. Union Hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM–751) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Pay & Benefits Hourly pay: $27.32 – $57.88 (based on experience and qualifications). Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, life & disability insurance, paid & unpaid time off. Applications accepted until Dec. 17, 2025. 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, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr