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Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist

Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2025488421 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Dec. 12, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking Entry-Level or AssociateFabrication Specialist to join the Phantom Works Operations team in Mesa, AZ. 

This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs.  Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Critical attributes of a successful candidate are attention to detail in process steps, self-motivation/strong work ethic, good communication, constructive collaboration with teams, good manual dexterity, and an ability to work in an environment with solvents.

Additionally, this opportunity requires obtaining and maintaining a DoD “Final” Secret security clearance as well as Special Program accesses.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.

  • Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.

  • Assembles, lays up, or and supports processes the fabrication of parts and components. Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes. Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.

  • Fabricate composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes. Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.

  • Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.

  • Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.

  • Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and or production tooling per company specifications.

  • Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

  • Ability to work 1st Shift

  • Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

  • Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active Secret Clearance or higher preferred

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift:

1st Shift

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.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range:

Level A $41,650 to $56,350

Level B $49,300 to $66,700

Applicants must apply before January 4th 2026 to be considered for this position.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 04, 2026


Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st 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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