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Entry-Level Aircraft Machinist

The Boeing Company Mesa, AZ On-site entry full-time

Salary

Level A: $45,050 - $60,950 Level B: $54,400 - $73,600

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Description

We are seeking an Entry-Level Aircraft Machinist to join the Air Dominance Operations team at the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) in Mesa, AZ.

As an Aircraft Machinist, you will be responsible for performing various machining operations, including CNC machine operations, water-jet machining, and ultrasonic core carving. You will work with the build team to support proprietary programs and require strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform CNC machine operations (Trim and Drill)
  • Conduct water-jet machining operations (Trim)
  • Operate ultrasonic core carving and composite machining equipment
  • Fabricate, modify, and repair metallic or composite production and aircraft parts and assemblies
  • Identify nonconforming parts and assemblies and processes
  • Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturing processes
  • Set up and use precision measuring instruments
  • Develop layouts for machined parts and plan sequences of operations
  • Ensure all work is free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and complies with engineering specifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with CNC machine operations or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Availability to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience with setup and operation of CNC machine operations (Trim and Drill)
  • Experience with setup and operation of water-jet machining operations (Trim)
  • Experience with setup and operation of ultrasonic core carving and composite machining

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work

Salary Range: Level A: $45,050 - $60,950 Level B: $54,400 - $73,600

Skills

Required

  • CNC machine operations
  • water-jet machining
  • ultrasonic core carving
  • composite machining
  • metallic or composite production and aircraft parts and assemblies fabrication

Nice to have

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • CNC machine operations (Trim and Drill)
  • water-jet machining operations (Trim)
  • ultrasonic core carving and composite machining
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