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Vacuum Furnace Operator - 15308

Auburn, Washington Job ID JR2025455014 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 08, 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 Vacuum Furnace Operator, to join our Fabrication team in Auburn, Washington.

Join our cutting-edge manufacturing team as a Vacuum Furnace Operator, where your expertise will be crucial in transforming metals through advanced heat treatment processes. In this dynamic role, you will operate and optimize vacuum furnaces to perform a variety of operations, including annealing, tempering, and diffusion bonding, ensuring that each part meets stringent quality specifications. Your attention to detail will guide you as you prepare materials, set and adjust furnace controls, and monitor critical parameters such as temperature and vacuum levels. Collaborating closely with Research Engineers and Manufacturing Development, you will contribute to the innovation of new processes and materials while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Your commitment to quality will shine through as you meticulously document procedures and handle hazardous materials responsibly. If you are passionate about precision engineering and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we invite you to be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional results.

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:

  • Operate the vacuum furnace to heat treat, draw, temper, anneal, normalize, braze, diffusion bond, and form various metals sensitive to atmospheric contamination at elevated temperatures.

  • Prepare materials for furnace operation by reviewing work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine the appropriate processes for production parts or raw materials.

  • Collaborate with Research Engineers and Manufacturing Development to optimize vacuum furnace capabilities and develop new processes and materials.

  • Set and adjust controls for the furnace heat cycle, ensuring proper temperature and vacuum levels throughout the process.

  • Monitor heat treat ovens, checking processes and recording charts to ensure compliance with specifications.

  • Control the atmosphere of the furnace using inert gases (e.g., helium, argon, nitrogen) to maintain optimal conditions during heat treatment.

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on heating elements and equipment to ensure cleanliness and functionality.

  • Group work by selecting compatible materials for heat treatment according to BAC specifications.

  • Consult with team leaders, supervisors, and other sources to resolve any issues that arise during the heat treatment process.

  • Count parts, verify part tags against work orders, and ensure quantities match BAC specifications.

  • Use proper loading and racking techniques to ensure uniform heating and minimize warpage, securing parts with tools and weights as needed.

  • Operate and program the control panel to adjust the heat treat oven to the specified temperature and run time, then load parts into the oven.

  • Enter pertinent information into the SMARTS system, including load details, material type, and processing times.

  • Perform quenching of heat-treated parts and raw materials according to BAC specifications and unload heat treat racks in a timely manner.

  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations and maintain personal and tool certifications.

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 working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings

  • 1+ years of experience using a computer such as internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office and/or other specialized computer applications.

  • 1+ years of experience working with precision measuring tools.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with overhead cranes.

  • Previous stacker or forklift experience

  • 1+ years of experience in heat treat oven/vacuum furnace

  • Experience working with Materials (metals)

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: $31.00 - $54.24 per hour


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 14, 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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