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Stretch Press Operator A- 13207

Auburn, Washington Job ID JR2025453637 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 01, 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 Stretch Press Operator A, to join our Fabrication team in Auburn, Washington. As a Stretch Press Operator A, you will be an integral part of our manufacturing process. You will utilize your expertise to set up and operate stretch presses that form various materials to precise specifications. Your role will involve the technical aspects of operating the machinery and ensuring that each setup is executed flawlessly to meet quality requirements. You will engage in hands-on tasks such as marking location points, securing forming dies, and adjusting machine parameters to achieve optimal results. Your attention to detail will be essential as you monitor the forming process, check parts for compliance, and make necessary adjustments to maintain high standards. Collaboration with team members and lower-graded employees will be key as you share your knowledge and assist in training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. 

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: 

  • Completely set up, operate, and adjust all types and sizes of stretch presses and their accessories to properly stretch form sheet stock, plate stock, and extrusions to meet quality requirements and specifications. 

  • Mark location points as indicated by dies and locate, secure, and align forming dies on the press bed. 

  • Determine and set proper pressure, speed of travel, and stops using trial and error, stretch charts, or manufacturing process information. 

  • Select and apply proper lubricants to dies and maintain records of various setups for future use. 

  • Perform stretch forming involving reverse and double curvature contours using various drawing methods and independent ram action. 

  • Check formed parts using prints, checking fixtures, templates, or forming dies to ensure compliance with specifications. 

  • Remove folds and wrinkles from formed parts using hand and power tools, and trim parts after locating proper trim lines. 

  • Set up or check the setup for lower-graded employees, including checking first parts and outlining operational sequences. 

  • Obtain work packages and review work orders to determine tasks, ensuring prior operations are completed and correct materials are issued. 

  • Perform safety checks on machines, ensuring the work area is clear of obstacles and safety features are properly attached. 

  • Move heavy materials and tools to the work area using stackers or overhead cranes, and select machine accessories and holding devices. 

  • Load and secure forming dies on the press, making adjustments per setup notes and tooling usage instructions. 

  • Run the press cycle, ensuring parts are free from defects before forming, and check parts periodically for alignment and necessary adjustments. 

  • Perform first part checks and completed job checks to ensure compliance with drawings and submit jobs for inspection. 

  • Perform tool tryouts on new and reworked tools, clean parts, equipment, and tools as required, and consult with engineering, planning, inspection, or customers on process or job-related issues. 

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:

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

  • Must have basic computer experience and competency skills

  • 2+ years of experience with using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators, etc.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to work 2nd shift & extend hours with short notice if needed to cover absences or adjoining shifts.

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


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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