Developmental & Test Mechanic Job at BOEING, Tukwila, WA

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  • BOEING
  • Tukwila, WA

Job Description

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.

The Boeing Company is seeking multiple Developmental & Test Mechanics to join our Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team in Tukwila or Seattle, WA.

Mechanics in this position work with and assist engineering, experimental, and test groups to develop parts, production methods, and procedures. These mechanics will assist in layout, develop, fabricate, and assemble complex compound and variable angled structural and mechanical parts for spares, experimental, and test projects.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Employees will fabricate, install, maintain and repair hydraulic systems, hardware and equipment

  • Employees will fabricate and assemble instrumentation probes for engineering projects and testing

  • Employees may travel to our plant locations to perform testing

  • Employees will have exposure to moving parts and machinery, tight places, heights, high voltage electricity, high-pressure air, steam, hydraulics, and explosive ordinance

  • Employees will receive personal safety gear for face/eye, respiration, ears and feet

  • May require working in confined spaces, wet fuel cells or on live aircraft, inclement weather, adverse conditions at remote locations with minimum support

  • Review any sketches, drawings and specifications to aid in accomplishing the job

  • Provide support to engineers and work with technicians in sequencing work operations, troubleshooting and problem resolution

  • Develop methods for pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical tests, when procedures have not been established

  • Select and use proper hand and power tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, rivet guns, drills) needed to perform a given operation. Use precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometer, calipers) to measure dimensions per drawing, sketches, and engineer requirements

  • Layout, drill and ream close tolerance holes, as required

  • Construct hydraulic, low/high pressure and steam plumbing to operate test equipment

  • Flare, cut, and silver solder tubing

  • Operate pendant cranes and mechanical lifts to facilitate movement, installation, removal and maintenance of test equipment, modules, parts and assemblies

  • Perform required rigging, as required

  • Construct, assemble or disassemble any necessary test structures, parts and shop aids required to perform a test function utilizing various shop equipment, (e.g., drill press, shear, break form, band saw)

  • Hook up auxiliary support equipment (e.g., hoses, lines, thermocouples, pumps)

  • Employees will weld thermocouples and install and test for proper operation, as required

  • Use sealant in fuel cells and other assemblies to be tested. Assemble, disassemble, rebuild, and test hydraulic pumps, actuators, accumulators, valves, and hose assemblies

  • Lockout, tagout and tryout systems for safety before performing tests, as required

  • Perform service and maintenance on test structures, equipment and components (e.g., hydraulic systems, pumps and other support equipment)

  • Operate and maintain high and low pressure/volume compressors and methyl chlorine chillers

  • Control and monitor systems using computer programs and periodic onsite observations

  • Prepare wind tunnel and nozzle test cells by performing balance pull tests, installing parts/models and associated apparatus in order to assist engineering in obtaining test data

  • Perform flammability test on airplane parts (e.g., seats, wastebaskets, ducting, and firewalls) per FAA and engineering standards

  • Bag, label and route hazardous material for disposal

  • Fill and drain aircraft fuel tanks to measure trapped residual fuel using instrumentation (e.g., flow meters) and mathematical calculations

  • Operate pump equipment, explosive vapor tester and enter the wet fuel cell tanks, as required, to execute tests

  • Make prototypes and modify airframes per BCA/BDS documents and engineering requirements (e.g., cut, build, install new parts) for research and development

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ year of experience reading and working from blueprints, sketches and plans

  • 1+ year of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools

  • 1+ year of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators, etc.

  • 1+ year of experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation

  • 1+ year of experience with any of the following: power-feed drilling, hand drilling, drill equipment, drill bits, cutters, cutter design, drill bushings, and/or drill nosepieces

  • 5+ years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance/Aircraft Structural Repair

  • 5+ years of experience in Aircraft Structural Repair processes and techniques

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with structural repairs in the field and in a manufacturing environment

  • 3+ years of experience in aircraft structures manufacturing processes

  • 3+ years of experience with aircraft fuselage or wing structures assembly, maintenance ore repair

  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace materials and structures used on commercial and/or military aircraft

  • 3+ years of experience testing and diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical components, and test equipment

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Shift:

This role can be for 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

Union:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $31.00/hour to start, with the potential to earn up to $54.24 at max rate

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 2025

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Remote work, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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