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Helper Manufacturing - C3201 

Auburn, Washington; Algona, Washington Job ID JR2025453682 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 07, 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 Helper Manufacturing to join our Fabrication team in Algona and Auburn, Washington. Join our innovative manufacturing team as a Helper, where your contributions will play a vital role in the production process. In this dynamic position, you will utilize a variety of hand and power tools to perform essential tasks such as sorting, cleaning, and preparing parts for assembly and finishing. Your attention to detail will ensure that identification markings are accurately applied, while your organizational skills will help maintain a clean and efficient workspace. You will collaborate closely with skilled employees, assisting in mechanical and paint duties, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in high-stakes environments. Your ability to operate specialized equipment, such as the video jet marking machine and anodizing processes, will be crucial in supporting our production goals. If you are passionate about contributing to a team that values quality and precision in manufacturing, we invite you to be a part of our mission to deliver excellence. 

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. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform various duties using hand or power tools, including staking, filing, trimming, sawing, buffing, drilling, sanding, and filling to facilitate assigned tasks. 

  • Sort, count, wrap, unwrap, and clean parts, tools, assemblies, or equipment as required. 

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas by sweeping, cleaning, and picking up materials and parts. 

  • Move, pack, and unpack boxes, materials, parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring proper handling and storage. 

  • Apply identification numbers or letters (part marks) to parts, materials, or assemblies using various marking methods (e.g., steel, rubber, electro-etch). 

  • Rack and unrack tubes and materials, applying dust caps and seals, and verifying configuration discrepancies against samples. 

  • Assist higher classification employees with mechanical and paint duties, including filling pots, moving lifts, and setting up/removing painting equipment. 

  • Maintain surveillance in paint and assembly areas, ensuring safety procedures are followed and assisting incapacitated employees as needed. 

  • Perform masking processes, including applying masking tape and protective materials to parts in preparation for painting or plating operations. 

  • Finish contoured and flat surfaces to required specifications using abrasive materials prior to and after painting, including hand touch-ups. 

  • Clean and service paint spray application equipment, including tanks, brushes, and hoses, after use. 

  • Review Work Orders (WOs) and drawings to determine work requirements and obtain necessary tools and specifications using online computing equipment. 

  • Operate and maintain the video jet marking machine, ensuring proper fluid levels and cleanliness of heads. 

  • Assist in the anodizing process by loading and unloading detail parts on/off the load bar and performing low-pressure tests on tubing. 

  • Count, load, and protective wrap finished production parts for shipment to the next operation, and log completed jobs into the Decac MRM system. 

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 

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

  • 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design)

  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

  • Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift

  • Must have basic computer experience and competency skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Willing and able to work overtime if needed

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: $21.00 - $44.36


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 30, 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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