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 is excited to offer opportunities for an Advance Composite Rework and Repair to join our Fabrication team in Algona, Auburn and Puyallup, Washington.
As an Advanced Composite Rework and Repair Technician, you will be vital in performing precise rework and repair operations on both metallic and non-metallic materials. Your attention to detail and adherence to established procedures will be crucial in this role. You will ensure a safe working environment by following all safety protocols and best practices while handling various materials and equipment. Your commitment to quality will be evident in your ability to accurately interpret technical documents and conduct thorough inspections to confirm that every component meets stringent specifications.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities:
Plan, layout, and sequence work operations for rework, repair, or changes on completed aircraft and assemblies, utilizing both metallic and non-metallic materials such as aluminum, fiberglass, plastics, and carbon fiber.
Determine material requirements, including weight, thickness, lap layer, and overlap specifications.
Interpret blueprints, work orders, rejection tags, and other engineering documents to accomplish work assignments.
Operate necessary equipment and materials, including thermocouples, mixers, presses, ovens, and sanders, to perform tasks effectively.
Clean, strip, prime, sand, cut, and prepare materials for bonding, ensuring proper surface conditions.
Locate and seal leaks in pressure and vacuum bags as needed.
Select, weigh, and mix adhesives, resins, and other bonding materials, applying them to various substrates for effective bonding.
Maintain logs and records of work performed and materials used.
Complete assignments with or without the aid of jigs, fixtures, templates, and patterns, fabricating shop aids as authorized.
Perform drilling, sawing, filing, sanding, patching, and fitting of parts to meet specifications.
Regulate temperatures, pressures, and cycles during bonding and curing processes.
Execute pickups, repairs, or rework of materials, parts, and assemblies.
Fabricate, assemble, and finish bonded parts and assemblies to meet specifications, ensuring quality and compliance.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.
Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound 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
Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of experience in composite materials and fabrication.
1+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools.
3+ years of experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.
3+ years of experience reading and interpreting aerospace engineering drawings and blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 + years of experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts and related equipment.
Willing and able to work in confined spaces.
Experience in composite layup and repair.
Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education & Experience:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
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.
Union Representation Statement:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for a variety of shifts.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: $26.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $56.36/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 16, 2026
Language Requirements
English Preferred
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.
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.
