Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking Aircraft Assembly Structures Mechanics (Level B or C) to assist with multiple areas of the production system while working on different airplane programs throughout your career in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

In this role, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Set up and validating jigs and other tooling setup.
• Performing close tolerance drilling and installations in critical aircraft structural areas.
• Use of calibrated precision measuring tools.
• Experience with various fastener removal tools and techniques.
• Experience working with CFRP, aluminum and titanium structural, drilling, sanding, trimming.  
• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and/or specifications.
• Software Applications; Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, SAP.
• Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.
• Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, Scissor Lift and JLG Bucket lifts).
• Use of Various structural assembly hand tools and air 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at North Charleston, SC (BSC).

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to work variable shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd).
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: 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, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.
• 1 year of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.
• 1+ years of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.
• 1+ years of experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures
• 1+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of degree or certification from a trade school and/or A&P license
• 3+ years' experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and/or fabrication,
• 3+ years’ experience with the Structural repair operations process involving the 787 and or other legacy Boeing Models 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 airplane programs.
• 1+ years of composite experience.
• Ability to work in confined space.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for a variable shift. Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation is need.

Pay & Benefits:

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 level B: $52,200 - $54,000

Summary pay range level C: $61,200 - $64,500

When Applying:

• Please review every aspect of your application carefully prior to submitting to ensure accuracy.
• If your formal education is in the field you are applying for please include that time in your total years of experience.
• Prior to uploading your resume, please ensure it is in one of the following formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, or TXT.
• Use your most accurate contact information on your application to include your full address.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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