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Experienced General Aircraft Assembler (Level B) (Variable Shift)

North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025443550 Category Manufacturing Post Date Feb. 04, 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 (BCA) is currently seeking Aircraft Assembler Mechanics (Level B) to assist with multiple areas of the production system while working on different airplane programs throughout your career North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

As an Aircraft Assembly Mechanic B you will work within a manufacturing assembly environment by drawing on knowledge acquired from training and certification classes to complete your daily assigned work. By interpreting drawings and reading/comprehending work instructions you will be responsible for identifying your work (task) location on the airplane/part/tooling and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect-free work.

Primary Responsibilities:   

  • Must have the ability to complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.

  • Use a computer in a production environment.

  • Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications.

  • Install various parts and assemblies such as brackets, fittings, angles, frames, splices, etc.

  • Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing.

  • Various tools such as Rivet gun and bucking bar, screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, Huck Gun pullers, Hi-speed and Lo-speed drills, Pneumatic and electric drills, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, Winslow, 90-Degree Power Vane, or Quackenbush and various other hand tools and measuring tools.

  • Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. JLGs, Magic Carpets, and scissor lifts).

  • Routing of wire harness to supports.

  • Installing connectors to receptacles and electronic components.

  • Fiber optic clean and inspection, light loss testing, routing and installation.

  • Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes.

  • Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.

  • Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).

  • Capable of operating, but not limited to, heavy machinery such as cranes, stands, movers, lifts, etc.

  • Inspect to ensure First Pass Quality (FPQ) is attained per engineering drawings and specifications.

  • Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other).

  • Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.

  • Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.

  • Verify and ensure FAA compliance with Quality Management System.

  • Adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance to regulation.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at North Charleston, SC (BSC).

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion/extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).

  • Ability to carry/lift up to 10-35 pounds.

  • 1+ years of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.

  • 6 months of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.

  • 6 months of experience performing work with basic hand tools and/or pneumatic (air) tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection Certifications.

  • 1+ years of experience using high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).

  • 6+ months aviation, mechanical, or technical experience (school included).

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.

Shift:

This position is for a variable shift. Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation is need.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 

Pay & Benefits:

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: $58,000 - $64,000

When Applying:

  • Please review every aspect of your application carefully prior to submitting to ensure accuracy.

  • If your formal education is in the field you are applying for please include that time in your total years of experience.

  • Prior to uploading your resume, please ensure it is in one of the following formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, or TXT.

  • Use your most accurate contact information on your application to include your full address.



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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