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Senior Aerospace Aircraft Machinist

New Orleans, Louisiana Job ID 00000441263 Category Manufacturing Post Date Dec. 11, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity available in Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) on the Space Launch System (SLS) team for a Senior Aerospace Aircraft Machinistto support our operations in New Orleans, LA.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Works with technical counterparts and others to develop solutions to complex out of sequence emergent production machining challenges.

  • Develops and revises Machine Control Data (MCD) and geometry.

  • Assists in defining methods of operations and sequences to meet company and customer objectives.

  • Interprets high level requirements to successfully complete complex non-routine, machining operations.

  • Mentors other machinists in resolving issues and completing job responsibilities.

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

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

The 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.

This position is for 1st shift (This position may require candidate to work 2nd or 3rd shift after training)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to work any shift, overtime, weekends

  • Ability to operate material handling equipment

  • Experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, electrical schematics, and reading and interpreting detailed blueprints or drawings

  • Able to use precision measuring instruments.

  • 10 or more years of experience using manual machining equipment; mill, lathe machines, drill press etc.

  • 10 or more years of experience setting up fixtures, operating, and programming CNC machines.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance.

  • Ability to work on uneven terrain.

  • Experience leading/training other employees

Preferred Qualifications

  • Able to perform turning, forming, straight and angle drilling boring, thread chasing, facing, cutting reaming and precision grinding.

  • Experience operating material handling equipment

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+5 years' related work, Bachelor+2 years' related work, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 

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.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $65,450 – $88,550

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 9th, 2025


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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