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Brazing Oven Operator - 12107

Algona, Washington Job ID JR2025454067 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 04, 2025
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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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Brazing Oven Operator to join our Fabrication team in Algona, Washington.

As a Brazing Oven Operator, you will be integral to our manufacturing process, responsible for the precise operation of ovens and related equipment to perform brazing on various metal components. Your expertise will involve preparing and assembling parts, ensuring they are properly fitted and positioned for optimal results. You will utilize technical documents and engineering drawings to guide your work while also monitoring and maintaining equipment to meet stringent quality standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be essential in delivering high-quality products that meet our operational goals.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and 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 join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Start, operate, and regulate ovens, generators, and auxiliary equipment to perform satisfactory production of brazing materials. 

  • Follow blueprints, sketches, and specifications. 

  • Properly prepare, fit, form, assemble, and position various parts in assemblies for brazing. 

  • Operate ovens to draw, anneal, and harden various metals as required. 

  • Prepare surfaces of tools through sandblasting. 

  • Use necessary measuring devices, hand tools, and power tools to perform brazing duties. 

  • Evaluate work to be performed by reviewing work orders and incoming racks for tubes to be brazed. 

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings to identify production parts and specifications used in the brazing process. 

  • Operate and set controls to ovens at least 30 minutes prior to starting runs to ensure proper preheating of production parts. 

  • Use math to calculate mix ratios for chemicals used in the brazing process as required. 

  • Monitor and process production parts after the brazing process to ensure compliance with BAC 5765 Sec. 10.1. 

  • Verify certifications of tools, test equipment, and personnel to ensure they are current. 

  • Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, ensuring compliance with safety standards. 

    Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

    • Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

    • Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

    • Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

    • Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

    • Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

    • Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

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

    This 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

    Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).

    Basic Qualifications:

    • 1+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools

    • 1+ years of experience in working with metal at high temperature

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

    • Experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

    • Capable of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds

    • Physical ability to stand for duration of a shift; able to lift, carry, move and manipulate a large volume and variety of parts

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 1+ years of experience operating overhead cranes in a safe manner

    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.

    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 Representation Statement:

    This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

    Shift Work Statement:

    This position is for 2nd shift

    Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

    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: $27.00 – $52.78 per hour


    Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 12, 2025


    Language Requirements

    English Preferred

    Relocation

    Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

    Visa Sponsorship

    Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

    Shift

    This position is for 2nd 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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