Associate Composite Fabrication Specialist (Level B) (Variable Shift)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking Associate Composite Fabrication Specialists (Level B) to assist with multiple areas of the production system while working on different airplane programs throughout your career. This position is in North Charleston, South Carolina on a Variable Shift!
As a Mechanic in Composite Fabrications 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+ experience with Manufacturing, Fabrication and/or Aviation.
• 6 months+ experience/proficiency with typical hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets, etc.) Use of high impact vibratory tools.
• 6 months+ of experience with pneumatic/hydraulic equipment.
• 6 months+ of experience/ability to perform computer searches to look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications.
• 6 months+ of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.
• Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 1 year of experience with conventional material layup, precision measuring, power, pneumatic and hand tools.
• 1 year of CNC experience.
• 1 year of Crane Operations experience.
• 1 year of experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematic and diagrams in aviation.

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).

• Experience with conventional material layup, precision measuring, power, pneumatic and hand tools
• CNC Experience
• 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.
• Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts).
• Various hand tools.
• Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting),
• Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.
• Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation
• Carrying/Lifting up to 10-35 pounds
• 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.