Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Tool Maker to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Everett , Washington .
As a Tool Maker, you will be at the heart of our manufacturing process, transforming innovative designs into precision tools that drive our production capabilities. Your expertise in fabricating, assembling, and maintaining a wide range of tools will be essential in ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will work with advanced machinery and cutting-edge technology, utilizing your skills in interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings to create high-quality tools that meet stringent specifications. Your role will not only involve hands-on craftsmanship but also collaboration with engineers and team members to solve complex challenges and enhance our manufacturing processes.
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 :

Experience in machine shop processes, geometric dimensioning & tolerances, and machining capabilities of different types of materials.
Experience working with hand tools, powered hand tools, or floor mounted power tools; such as drills, sanders, saws, etc.
Experience reading and working from blueprints, sketches and plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in fabrication tooling, working with tooling and tooling processes, or working in a tooling technical field.​
Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Capable of working any shift.

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Sequence and layout work based on true views, fabricating, assembling, repairing, and maintaining tools of various types and materials according to written or verbal instructions.
Perform bench work using processes such as cutting, grinding, drilling, and welding prep to shape and finish materials.
Interpret and utilize tool and engineering drawings, blueprints, and sketches to accomplish assignments, including the use of 3D systems under guidance.
Apply shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, to calculate dimensions and ensure proper tool and part specifications.
Coordinate and communicate with customers, suppliers, and team members regarding job tasks and seek resolutions to improve processes.
Identify discrepancies and initiate corrective actions, such as Action Requests or Non-Conformance Records, when necessary.
Use precision measuring instruments to complete and verify work assignments, providing part quality information as required.
Obtain work assignments from team leaders or supervisors and gather necessary tool drawings and specifications using computing systems.
Collaborate with engineering or tool manufacturing engineers when assistance is needed regarding drawings or paperwork.
Fabricate or repair laminated fiberglass tools and assist in the preparation and installation of gauges for routine maintenance.
Operate various mechanical lifts and cranes to move heavy tools or equipment and access work areas safely.
Drill and tap holes in parts for attachment and install/remove tooling parts from airplane sections as required.
Build wooden tool storage and shipping containers to support aircraft assemblies using power tools and pneumatic equipment.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, including logs and reports, and check work after each operation to ensure tool features meet specifications.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Boeing requirements, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Maintain personal, training, and tool certifications, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Adapt to new tools, technologies, or processes as they are introduced to the facility.