787 General Aircraft Assembler (Level B) (Variable Shift)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking Aircraft Assembler Mechanics (Level B) to assist with multiple areas of the production system while working on different airplane programs throughout your career North Charleston, South Carolina on a Variable Shift!
As an Aircraft Assembly Mechanic B you will work within a manufacturing assembly environment by drawing on knowledge acquired from training and certification classes to complete your daily assigned work. By interpreting drawings and reading/comprehending work instructions you will be responsible for identifying your work (task) location on the airplane/part/tooling and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect-free work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE):

• Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
• 6 months of aviation experience (school included).
• 6 months of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
• 6 months of experience with pneumatic (hand/air) tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Must be able to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection Certifications.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.
• Carrying/Lifting up to 10-35 pounds.
• Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.
• Flexion/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).
• Use of high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

• Must have the ability to complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
• Use a computer in a production environment.
• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications.
• Install various parts and assemblies such as brackets, fittings, angles, frames, splices, etc.
• Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.
• Various tools such as Rivet gun and bucking bar, screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, Huck Gun pullers, Hi-speed and Lo-speed drills, Pneumatic and electric drills, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, Winslow, 90-Degree Power Vane, or Quackenbush and various other hand tools and measuring tools.
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. JLGs, Magic Carpets, and scissor lifts).
• Routing of wire harness to supports.
• Installing connectors to receptacles and electronic components.
• Fiber optic clean and inspection, light loss testing, routing and installation.
• Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes.
• Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.
• Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Capable of operating, but not limited to, heavy machinery such as cranes, stands, movers, lifts, etc.
• Inspect to ensure First Pass Quality (FPQ) is attained per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other).
• Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.
• Verify and ensure FAA compliance with Quality Management System.