Auburn, Washington; Algona, Washington
Job ID JR2025455210 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 21, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Description
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Helper Manufacturing to join our Fabrication team in Algona and Auburn, Washington. Join our innovative manufacturing team as a Helper, where your contributions will play a vital role in the production process. In this dynamic position, you will utilize a variety of hand and power tools to perform essential tasks such as sorting, cleaning, and preparing parts for assembly and finishing. Your attention to detail will ensure that identification markings are accurately applied, while your organizational skills will help maintain a clean and efficient workspace. You will collaborate closely with skilled employees, assisting in mechanical and paint duties, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in high-stakes environments. Your ability to operate specialized equipment, such as the video jet marking machine and anodizing processes, will be crucial in supporting our production goals. If you are passionate about contributing to a team that values quality and precision in manufacturing, we invite you to be a part of our mission to deliver 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design)
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift
• Must have basic computer experience and competency skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willing and able to work overtime if needed

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.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Preferred

• Perform various duties using hand or power tools, including staking, filing, trimming, sawing, buffing, drilling, sanding, and filling to facilitate assigned tasks.
• Sort, count, wrap, unwrap, and clean parts, tools, assemblies, or equipment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas by sweeping, cleaning, and picking up materials and parts.
• Move, pack, and unpack boxes, materials, parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Apply identification numbers or letters (part marks) to parts, materials, or assemblies using various marking methods (e.g., steel, rubber, electro-etch).
• Rack and unrack tubes and materials, applying dust caps and seals, and verifying configuration discrepancies against samples.
• Assist higher classification employees with mechanical and paint duties, including filling pots, moving lifts, and setting up/removing painting equipment.
• Maintain surveillance in paint and assembly areas, ensuring safety procedures are followed and assisting incapacitated employees as needed.
• Perform masking processes, including applying masking tape and protective materials to parts in preparation for painting or plating operations.
• Finish contoured and flat surfaces to required specifications using abrasive materials prior to and after painting, including hand touch-ups.
• Clean and service paint spray application equipment, including tanks, brushes, and hoses, after use.
• Review Work Orders (WOs) and drawings to determine work requirements and obtain necessary tools and specifications using online computing equipment.
• Operate and maintain the video jet marking machine, ensuring proper fluid levels and cleanliness of heads.
• Assist in the anodizing process by loading and unloading detail parts on/off the load bar and performing low-pressure tests on tubing.
• Count, load, and protective wrap finished production parts for shipment to the next operation, and log completed jobs into the Decac MRM system.