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Welder - Production

Seattle, Washington Job ID JR2026504968 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 08, 2026
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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 Test & Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity for a Welder – Production to join our team in Seattle, WA.

The ideal candidate will support test fabrication in the Puget Sound area and must be capable of traveling to multiple sites between Seattle, Everett and Tukwila.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) per Boeing’s applicable Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

  • Make adjustments during the process of the weld to compensate for variations in thickness, mismatch, gap, equipment anomalies, assembly fit-up, etc

  • Perform brazing, sil-brazing, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, carbon arc gouging, flame straightening, and flame bending

  • When a WPS is not required, select electrodes, gas cups, filler metal, weld current, arc voltage travel speed, gas flow, wire size and feed rate per the weld schedule or other furnished information

  • Measure, layout, set and align. In preparation for or after welding, operate saws, disk grinders, drill presses, and other associated shop equipment to accomplish assigned work

  • Work in conformance with drawings, specifications, and verbal or written instructions, trade practices, and applicable codes

  • Must be able to work in all positions and at heights and follow all safety processes as defined

  • Fabricate shop aids and holding devices to facilitate work assignment set up and align work in welding fixtures and block/clamp/secure parts as necessary.

  • Maintain cleanliness of welding equipment and general weld area

  • Request repairs when and as required to maintain welding equipment in optimum operating condition

  • Organize and maintain welding supplies

  • Prepare lists for requisition of welding supplies, equipment and material as required

  • Move, lift and/or turn materials or weld structures as required, utilizing various types of shop lifting equipment

  • Assist in the identification and documentation of best practices, process standardization and improvement activities associated with pressure piping and structural welding

  • Perform work described in other maintenance classifications when incidental but necessary to the accomplishment of a welding assignment

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years’ experience with welding

  • 3+ years’ experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings

  • 3+ years’ experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Preferred Qualification:

  • Possess an active WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials) Card

  • 3+ years’ experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

  • 3+ years’ experience welding/cutting operations on steel/aluminum and various other metals all types of metals

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:

This role is primarily 1st shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Union:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 302 collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Additional Information:

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.

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.  

Summary Pay Range:

$35.00/hr. to start, with the potential to earn up to $61.48/hr. as the max rate.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 25, 2026


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 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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