General Machinist - N0309

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes has an exciting opportunity for General Machinists to join our team located in Auburn, WA.
We are currently seeking a skilled General Machinists who specialize in setting up, operating, and adjusting various types of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) single and multiple tool machining centers. This role involves working with machines such as lathes, planers, and milling machines, utilizing custom control media, setups, and program documents. The General Machinist will be responsible for fabricating precise, high-quality parts from a range of materials including metals, plastics, and composites, while maintaining close tolerances.
Employment in this position also requires lifting 10-15 lbs, 15-35 lbs, reaching, handling, turning/twisting, lifting/lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, contact with metals, solvents, coolants, exposure to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, slipping hazards, noise and atmospheric conditions, and the use of personal safety gear for face/eye, hand/arm and feet.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare to set-up job (e.g., production orders, first lots, tool tryouts) or run previously set-up job by reviewing work order, tie-in sheets, operator’s or setup documents, drawings or Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) plots.
• Ensure that correct material (e.g., type and quantity) was issued per plan and is free from defects. Select appropriate tools, as required.
• Identify type of set-up required to machine part/assembly. Perform layout/lofting on parts/assemblies, as required.
• Perform machining operations using manual/CNC machines, as required. Generate Numerically Controlled (NC) programs and setup documents, using an on-line computer system and math (e.g., algebra, geometry, trigonometry), as required. Select machine accessories and holding devices (e.g., chucks, vises, turntables). Verify that apparatus is in good condition.
• Identify fixtures and/or shop aids to be built and fabricate, using appropriate equipment (e.g., mill, lathe, bandsaw, drill press, sander, grinder), as required. Attach machine accessories, tools and shop aides, using dial indicators, edge finders, wrenches, bolts, clamps and overhead cranes.
• Upload/download CNC programs to machine controller, using computing programs from various servers/data bases. Troubleshoot and edit program media (e.g., Media Tryout (MTO)), as required.
• Select and check cutting tools per program or CNC documents. Ensure cutters are the correct type, length, diameter, radius and are in good condition.
• Load and unload cutters following program information or set-up documents, using tool holders, spindle tapers, hand tools (e.g., wrenches, mallets, spanners) and/or overhead cranes. Set machine coordinates or index points per CNC documents, including cutter offset/compensations, tool heights and probes, using controller keyboard, coax indicator or digital readout, height blocks, shims and edge finders.
• Run CNC programs to machine rough and precision cut parts following CNC documents. Adjust machine settings (e.g., speeds and feeds) to correct machining problems or to prepare machine for next operation in sequence.
• Perform editing of CNC programs per shop requirements. Monitor machine during operation for unusual vibration or sounds, watch machine gauges and controller display or digital readout for warnings, visually check cutter path, clearance, chips to ensure smooth operation. Check work during each operation and/or after completed job to ensure parts are complete per drawing/plan and that there are no defects (e.g., tool marks, mismatch, incorrect cutter finish).
• Develop and perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions, if required.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., coolants, solvents) in approved manner per Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), using personal protective equipment, as required.
• Assist other employees with setups, methods and procedures, by passing on verbal and written information and answering questions.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications, as required.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)

• 2+ year of experience using Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
• 2+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8 hour shift
• 2+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications
• 2+ years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• 2+ years of experience setting up and operating Manual and/or CNC machines
• 2+ years of experience in a role that required strong attention to detail
• 2+ years of experience using CAD/CAM software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience working within Mastercam to generate part programs
  Typical Education & Experience
  High school graduate or GED preferred.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

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 $32.50 - $48.81 an hour
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 1, 2024.

• Prepare to set-up job (e.g., production orders, first lots, tool tryouts) or run previously set-up job by reviewing work order, tie-in sheets, operator’s or setup documents, drawings or Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) plots.
• Ensure that correct material (e.g., type and quantity) was issued per plan and is free from defects. Select appropriate tools, as required.
• Identify type of set-up required to machine part/assembly. Perform layout/lofting on parts/assemblies, as required.
• Perform machining operations using manual/CNC machines, as required. Generate Numerically Controlled (NC) programs and setup documents, using an on-line computer system and math (e.g., algebra, geometry, trigonometry), as required. Select machine accessories and holding devices (e.g., chucks, vises, turntables). Verify that apparatus is in good condition.
• Identify fixtures and/or shop aids to be built and fabricate, using appropriate equipment (e.g., mill, lathe, bandsaw, drill press, sander, grinder), as required. Attach machine accessories, tools and shop aides, using dial indicators, edge finders, wrenches, bolts, clamps and overhead cranes.
• Upload/download CNC programs to machine controller, using computing programs from various servers/data bases. Troubleshoot and edit program media (e.g., Media Tryout (MTO)), as required.
• Select and check cutting tools per program or CNC documents. Ensure cutters are the correct type, length, diameter, radius and are in good condition.
• Load and unload cutters following program information or set-up documents, using tool holders, spindle tapers, hand tools (e.g., wrenches, mallets, spanners) and/or overhead cranes. Set machine coordinates or index points per CNC documents, including cutter offset/compensations, tool heights and probes, using controller keyboard, coax indicator or digital readout, height blocks, shims and edge finders.
• Run CNC programs to machine rough and precision cut parts following CNC documents. Adjust machine settings (e.g., speeds and feeds) to correct machining problems or to prepare machine for next operation in sequence.
• Perform editing of CNC programs per shop requirements. Monitor machine during operation for unusual vibration or sounds, watch machine gauges and controller display or digital readout for warnings, visually check cutter path, clearance, chips to ensure smooth operation. Check work during each operation and/or after completed job to ensure parts are complete per drawing/plan and that there are no defects (e.g., tool marks, mismatch, incorrect cutter finish).
• Develop and perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions, if required.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., coolants, solvents) in approved manner per Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), using personal protective equipment, as required.
• Assist other employees with setups, methods and procedures, by passing on verbal and written information and answering questions.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications, as required