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Assembler Team Lead (Variable Shift)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025443536 Category Manufacturing Post Date Feb. 19, 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.

BoeingCommercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Aircraft Assembler Team Lead (Variable Shift) to support the 787 Program based out of San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and aircraft systems, equipment and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools

  • Builds effective resource plans by coordinating with peer team leads to mitigate and manage schedule/build conflicts

  • Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader. Updates and communicates BPS metrics.

  • Identifies KPI (PSQDCI) improvement actions

  • Able to work pre and post shift overtime as required to assess status of build, assign daily work, cover for labor loss, in times of surge and rework

  • Leads team in daily safety check-in

  • Monitors and reports daily progress to plan

  • Works with support organizations and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk

  • Documents and communicates shift turnover

  • Establishes overtime requirements and staffing

  • Responsible to monitor and control FOD, 5S and Tools

  • Utilizes Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) and coordinates with Line Side Control Center (LSCC) to address issues

  • Creates standardized work instructions

  • Support teammates to improve their job performance including identifying training

  • Responsible for BPS process improvements

  • Leads Kamishibai audits and Gemba walks

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Boeing San Antonio site.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.

  • 3+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ year of experience leading or managing teams.

  • 1+ year experience with leading staff, production or quality systems/initiatives.

  • Boeing Production System experience

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

  • Carrying/Lifting up to 10-35 pounds.

  • Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.

  • 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).

  • Use of high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).

  • Functional test knowledge

  • Leadership experience

  • Experience with any of the following: avionics, troubleshooting capabilities, functional test knowledge, release, ticket experience, manufacturing, and/or structures

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is variable shift. Variable shift means the candidate will be placed on shift based on business needs.

Union:

This is a non-union represented position.

Total Rewards

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: 70,000 - 75,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 07, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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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