Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes has an exciting opportunity for a Plasma Spray Skin Repair Mechanic to join our team in Everett, WA!
Employees in this position repair damage to aircraft skins and parts (e.g., gouges, nicks, dents and oilcans) using various types of techniques and procedures including thermal/cold spray process. The main objective is to restore damaged part to original specification without replacing part. Employees in this position could regularly work outside and at heights (e.g., snorkel lifts, ladders, scissor lifts, stackers (painting platforms in hangar)) using fall protection when required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Obtain work from the airplane assist, CMES, or other online system, select job based on priority and schedule, print work order (W/O).
- Review scope of work from W/O based on engineering disposition. Locate damage on aircraft using given water lines, stringers, station and buttock line values.
- Visually check damage, verify that the damage on aircraft matches that of the work order, as required.
- Coordinate with production shop lead, supervisor and engineering when assistance is needed from shop for aircraft part removal, as required.
- Remove surface damage (e.g., scratches, gouges, nicks, dents) using shop aid blocks, hammers, sandpaper, scotchbrite, power tools, as required.
- Troubleshoot problems and develop plans, tools and shop-aids to complete a given task such as finish irregularities or damage.
- Perform buffing process on decorative surface of interior/exterior parts, to a satin finish following grain direction, as required.
- Prepare area for thermal/cold spray process clean surfaces per process documentation.
- Set-up router and fabricate custom router guide for the purpose of removing scratch from the damaged skin, as required.
- Coordinate with tool grind when cutters need to be sharpened or when custom cutters need to be fabricated, as required.
- Clean router cut area by using a small sandblast gun (Grit-blast), as required.
- Coordinate with transportation to have the equipment transported to work area.
- Set-up thermal/cold spray machine, locate power supply, water supply and drain, as required.
- Run test plate as required.
- Mask off area to be repaired with Mylar tape, as required. Attach pyrometers to skin to monitor temperature during process, as required
- Repair damage using the thermal spray machine, coordinate monitoring pyrometers with QA during operation and maintain specified heat, as required.
- Fair-in thermal/cold spray to ensure exact contour and smoothness, use various types of sanding and buffing compounds, as required.
- Setup buffing wheel and check to see that wheel is on correctly/safely and that proper RPM has been applied, as required.
- Hand clean part with solvent and brush on alodine to protect part from corrosion, as required.
- Set-up and operate portable anodizing machine to perform touch up work where part removal is not practical, as required.
- Handle and dispose of hazardous materials, in approved manner per Safety Data sheets (SDS), using protective equipment, as required.
- Maintain personal certifications, as required.
- Operate booms, stackers, lifts as required to perform work. Visually inspect the equipment and fall protection before using.
- Operate Boeing issued vehicles both on and off Boeing property as required.
The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job:
Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Bending at the waist, Carrying less than 10 pounds, Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling (holding, grasping), Lifting less than 10 pounds, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Sitting, Standing, Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds, Pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds, Use of low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding), Walking
Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Twisting at the waist, Use of high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting), Lying down (back, side, front), Crouching (squatting), Finger manipulation (keyboarding,other), Kneeling, Lifting 10-35 pounds, Carrying 10-35 pounds
Rare (0-1 hour)
Crawling, Operating of foot controls, Pushing/pulling more than 35 pounds
The following Chemicals/Materials may be requirements of this job:
Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Liquid Coatings (etching mask, lacquer, penetrant dye, enamel, epoxy and latex paints, primer, frecoat), Metals (aluminum, brass, iron, monel, nickel, steel, solder, titanium), Solvents (acetone, turpentine, MEK, MPK)
Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Acids (boric, muriatic, nitric, hydrochloric, sulfuric)
Rare (0-1 hour)
Adhesives (epoxy, acrylonitril,organic rubber), Alkalis (acid neutralizers, strong detergents), Cleaners (degreasers, drill cleaners, floor cleaners, deoxidizers), Plastics (acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, resins, kevlar, phenolies, polyester, polycarbonate, vinyl), Sealants (latex, polysulfides, silicon), Lubricants (oil, grease, graphite, silicone, boelube).
The following Environmental Conditions may be requirements of this job:
Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Elevated Platforms (wings, lifts, cranes, ladders, and catwalks), Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, and poor ventilation), Noise (constant or intermittent sounds or pitch)
Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Confined Spaces, Vibration (shaking objects or surfaces, e.g. platforms, floors, and machines, does not include hand tools)
Rare (0-1 hour)
Welding Equipment (Arc/Cutting, Flux-Cored, Gas-Metal, Resistant, i.e.), Nonionizing Radiation (sub-radio frequency, radio frequency/microwave, and optical), Energized Sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring), Extreme Heat (ovens and furnaces), Ionizing Radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray).
The following Personal Protective Equipment may be requirements of this job:
Continuous (6-8 Hrs)
Protective Footwear (steel-toed shoes, rubber boots, foundry, conductive and electrical hazard footwear)
Frequent (3-6 Hrs)
Protective Headwear (welding helmets, and hard hats), Face/Eye Protection (safety glasses, goggles, and face shields), Hearing Protection (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuffs)
Occasional (1-3 Hrs)
Fall Protection (safety belts, harnesses, lifelines, and lanyards), Hand/Arm Protection (gloves, arm protectors, and wristlets), Respiratory Protection (air-supplied hoods, air purifying, quarter, half & full-face)
Rare (0-1 hour)
Special &34;Full Body&34; Clothing (heat resistant, conductive, leaded, and electromagnetic radiation suits)
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
The 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 1&43; years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawing.
- 1&43; years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometer, calipers and dial indicator, etc.
- 1&43; years of experience using computers to perform basic PC operations and software installations.
- 1&43; years of experience inspecting for conformances to applicable drawings, specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing plans.
- 1&43; years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
- 1&43; years of experience operating PIT (Power Industrial Trucks), in a safe manner as required.
- Must have the ability to calculate and apply basic mathematics.
- Must be able to effectively communicate information.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Knowledge of polishing, burnishing and buffing techniques used to remove scratches, gouges, nicks and dents in skin quality material.
- Knowledge of proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials/chemicals, oils, coolants, and lubricants per government regulations and Boeing procedures.
- Knowledge of proper paint, ink, and finish techniques, including identification of improper finish application.
Typical Education:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Relocation:
This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Shift:
This position is for 2nd 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.
Other Relevant Information & Requirements:
This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound and Portland must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.
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 consideration
Summary pay range: $25.50 - $45.04 an hour
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 14, 2024
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.
