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Maintenance Machinist A - 89709

Auburn, Washington; Everett, Washington; Renton, Washington Job ID JR2025462978 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 15, 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 Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for a Maintenance Machinist to join our Equipment Services team in in various locations across Washington State.

As a Maintenance Machinist, you will be at the heart of our operations, where your expertise will drive the precision and reliability of our machinery. This dynamic role offers you the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and advanced machining processes, allowing you to create and repair critical components that keep our systems running smoothly. You will engage in hands-on problem-solving, utilizing your creativity and technical skills to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.

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:

  • Obtain work orders from various sources, including maintenance service systems, tooling, and engineering, as well as unscheduled emergent work brought directly into the shop.
  • Independently create solutions to facilitate machine fabrication processes and provide written or verbal information to crafts and engineering teams.
  • Operate all conventional and CNC machines to fabricate parts, such as gears, spindles, and shafts, to precise specifications and tolerances.
  • Evaluate materials to be machined, considering the type of machine, feeds and speeds, and cutters when planning work.
  • Visualize the complete machining process, including machine capabilities and heat treatment, to coordinate effective planning.
  • Utilize online computer systems, such as Inventor and Mastercam, to obtain tooling and engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Layout and check work using shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to calculate dimensions and ensure accuracy.
  • Maintain tight tolerance on machined and ground parts, ensuring accuracy in machine operations.
  • Operate overhead cranes and power industrial trucks, performing rigging to safely move parts into position for machining or installation.
  • Provide written and verbal updates on producibility and status to customers, including planning, engineering, and facilities.
  • Design tooling and precision setups for portable machining, creating holding devices for machine operations as required.
  • Perform machine work on location, including bearing housings and spindles, to support machine maintenance and operations.
  • Conduct bench work, such as drilling, tapping, honing, lapping, and deburring, to finish machine parts prior to release.
  • Use precision measuring tools, such as height gauges, calipers, and micrometers, to check machined parts for accuracy.
  • Resolve problems through inter-organizational coordination with planning, engineering, production, and tooling to find effective solutions.
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, following safety regulations.
  • Maintain personal and tool certifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Lay out reference lines and points on raw stock and castings to create new or replacement parts using precision measuring instruments.
  • Work from sketches, drawings, and specifications, as well as measurements taken from broken or worn parts.
  • Select and secure the proper equipment, tools, and fixtures to efficiently accomplish work assignments.
  • Detect faulty tools and take corrective action to ensure safe and effective operations.
  • Breakdown and sequence work assignments to ensure proper machining and assembly operations.
  • Devise, improvise, and fabricate facilities equipment to accomplish work as needed.
  • Grind own tools to maintain their effectiveness and precision.
  • Create precision checking fixtures to ensure the accuracy of machined parts.
  • Conduct operational checks on rebuilt or modified machines to assess performance, capacity, and accuracy.
  • Perform metalizing operations on machine parts as required.

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:

  • 3+ years of experience with reverse engineering, teardowns, and reuse methodologies
  • 3+ years of experience operating manual mill and manual lathe machines
  • 3+ years of experience using CAD/CAM software
  • 3+ years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators
  • 3+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications
  • 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project
  • 3+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
  • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8 hour shift

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience with manual machining

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 a variety of shifts

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: $33.00 – $55.65 per hour


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 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 variable 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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