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CNC Machine Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025457105 Category Engineering - Production Post Date May. 23, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

The Boeing Company is seeking a CNC Machine Technician to join our Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping team in Tukwila, WA. This technician will take part as a general machinist using CNC mills and lathes in a job shop to design and fabricate prototype and test parts, utilizing multiple technologies across traditional machining and additive methods.  You will provide technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies, investigate and develop basic to moderately complex equipment and tooling concepts, participate in design reviews, create and revise drawings and models to support the build plan. You will perform self-checks of designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors, and regulatory requirements. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring efficient and high-quality additive manufacturing processes for aerospace products

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate or Experienced level CNC Machine Technicians.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Programming, set-up and operation of 3-axis and 5-axis mills, wire EDM, CNC lathe and various hand tools with limited supervision
  • Knowledge of Mastercam 2019/2021, as well as with CATIA
  • Ability to machine prototype parts while maintaining a deadline per customer request
  • Ability to assess tooling and fixturing needed for jobs
  • Ability to ask questions as needed and to work collaboratively
  • Knowledge of blueprints, drawing tolerances, and 3D CAD models
  • Use of precision measuring tools
  • Knowledge of assembly (fasteners used, etc.)
  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows and personal computing devices as pertaining to job
  • Knowledge of machining of aluminum, stainless steel and plastics

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience setting-up and operating CNC Mills and Lathes
  • 1+ years of experience in CAD/CAM software (preferred CATIA, Vericut simulation, MasterCAM,)
  • 1+ years of design experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Multiple post processing practices
  • Experience with 3 and 5-Axis Mill and Wire EDM
  • Experience with aerospace machining.
  • Ability to learn and support in fast paced R&D environments.
  • Experience of exotic materials
  • Experience of design practices
  • Ability to collaborate with both our team and our customers
  • Focus on customer needs and ability to work directly with customers towards goals
  • Design Experience
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Model/mockup experience
  • Spray Painting models and assemblies

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 for associate level: $56,950 – $77,050

Summary pay range for experienced level: $68,000 – $92,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 06, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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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