Assembly Technician

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 an Assembler Installer Cable Controlled Systems to join our Joint and Installation team in Everett and Renton, Washington. As an Assembler Installer for Cable Controlled Systems, you will be pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in the installation and assembly processes. Your expertise will be essential as you perform critical tasks such as reaming, riveting, and setting cable tensions using a tension meter, all while adhering to precise specifications. You will meticulously select and verify parts, ensuring they are free of defects and suitable for installation, while also utilizing blueprints and work orders to guide your work. Your attention to detail will be crucial as you clean surfaces, apply sealants, and conduct thorough inspections to confirm that all assemblies meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. 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 Perform pickup, rework, authorized changes, and functional checks on work typically installed or assembled by lower classifications. Use a tension meter to set cable tension according to specifications. Conduct reaming and riveting as necessary to complete work assignments. Report job handicaps, such as errors in parts, materials, or assembly procedures, following shop procedures. Select appropriate parts, materials, and tools, and work with blueprints, assembly pages, and work orders to install and adjust cable-controlled systems in the aircraft. Review bar charts or automated timelines to determine job assignments and obtain necessary drawings. Locate work areas using drawings or paperwork that specify airplane and section numbers. Verify kitted parts against installation plans and bill of materials to ensure they are correct and free of defects. Obtain parts from the Parts Control Area if they are not pre-picked, ensuring they meet specifications. Drill, ream, and countersink holes in parts/assemblies per specifications, using appropriate tools. Disassemble parts and deburr holes to prepare for fastener installation. Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly, and apply sealants, alodine, primers, adhesives, and special finishes as required. Install cable control pulleys and rig control cables according to drawings and specifications. Check and adjust actuator motors for full travel of flight control systems using power sources and hand tools. Clean the work area and ensure the removal of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and submit completed jobs or in-process checks to inspectors as required. 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 Experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools Experience working with safety and quality processes and procedures. Basic Computer experience and competency. 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. Able to perform work at heights up to 50 feet above ground level with appropriate safety gear. Preferred Qualifications Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematic and diagrams Attended a Boeing partnered manufacturing related high school or Preferred community and technology college academic program 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. 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. 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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $24.32 – $53.30 Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 04, 2026 Language Requirements English Preferred 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr