The Blue Streak Mechanic at Boeing is responsible for fabricating and assembling critical aircraft components, using advanced tools and techniques to support production and airline operational needs. This role involves interpreting blueprints, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and physical ability to handle various manual fabrication tasks in an onsite environment.
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 a Blue Streak Mechanic to join our Fabrication team in Everett and Renton, Washington.
As a Blue Streak Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in the fabrication and assembly of high-quality components that support our cutting-edge production and critical spares requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced technologies, collaborate closely with engineering teams, and tackle complex challenges that will enhance your expertise and career growth.
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:
Fabricate details and assemblies by hand or mechanical means to support production and airline A.O.G. or critical spares requirements.
Develop and fabricate complex temporary shop aid templates and tools when prints or templates are unavailable, including forming compound curvatures and angles.
Utilize obsolete blueprints, advanced shop math, trigonometry, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to accomplish fabrication tasks.
Collaborate with Engineering to redesign production and spare parts, including cross-section cuts and flat pattern development using manual or computer-aided methods.
Operate various machinery (drill presses, saws, mills, etc.) to fabricate parts as required.
Create templates, tools, and splash molds from obsolete drawings and sample parts from existing aircraft.
Utilize CATIA for part configuration definition and layout and lofting as necessary.
Ensure that detail and assembly fabrication meet drawing configurations and tolerances.
Perform riveting, bonding, and sealing as required during assembly processes.
Obtain work orders and drawings and determine the necessary materials and fasteners for each job, checking material against work orders for correct quantity and quality assurance acceptance.
Develop three-dimensional aids using sheet metal practices and shop mathematics, including layout and lofting methods.
Cut, bend, punch, and dimple sheet metal parts, ensuring proper dimensions and preparation for installation.
Assemble parts using rivets and bolts, employing the correct tools and techniques as specified by engineering requirements.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner and obtain supplies for applying finishes such as alodine, primer, sealant, and adhesives.
Conduct first part checks for conformance to specifications, mark parts as required for identification, and leave oral or written tie-ins for following shifts.
Rework and incorporate changes to assemblies to meet engineering specifications and coordinate with engineering to address manufacturing challenges.
Maintain personal and tool certifications as required.
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. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).
Basic Qualifications:
1+ years of experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
1+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
1+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years working flight line, ADG, or final assembly.
3+ years of experience with fabrication of airplane parts or temporary tooling.
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 hiring 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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $31.32 to $59.47 per hour
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 2025
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.
aircraft fabrication, aviation mechanic, blueprint reading, sheet metal fabrication, CATIA software, assembly and riveting, quality assurance, aviation safety, tooling development, mechanical fabrication
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