Associate or Experienced Fabrication Specialist (Level A or B) (Variable Shift)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking an Associate or Experienced Fabrication Specialist (Level A or B) in Orangeburg, South Carolina on Variable Shift!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks.
• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains.
• Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products.
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products.
• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests.
• Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation.
• Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements.
• Works on articles of moderate complexity using established drawings and requirements.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE):

• Must be willing and able to variable shift.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs; Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs; Occasional carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, walking, standing, balancing; Frequent reaching overhead and at or above shoulder; Frequent sitting; Frequent climbing
• 6+ months of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 1+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of experience with Lean Principles (Continuous Improvement, Standard Work, and 5-S tools)
• 1 year of experience leading any of the following: staff, teams, production, or quality system initiatives
• 1 year of experience with managing or working to safety, quality, and manufacturing performance data
• 1 year of experience reading established engineering drawings and specifications
• 1 year of experience with sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint
• 1 year of experience in aerospace or automotive paint application, paints & coatings, and/or inorganic chemical processes

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Associate (Level A): Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. high school diploma/GED).
Experienced (Level B): 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).

• Performs machine set-up, machining, welding set-up, welding, sheet metal fabrication and extrusion, tube bending and fabrication tasks.
• Performs composite lay-up, fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Assembles, repairs, modifies and installs various power plants and drive trains.
• Perform soldering on electronic and avionics products.
• Assembles and installs wire harnesses and avionics products.
• Prepares test articles, fixtures and data collection devices to perform various tests.
• Performs basic organic chemical conversion and paint preparation.
• Applies routine organic coatings for corrosion protection and appearance requirements.
• Works on articles of moderate complexity using established drawings and requirements