Blue Streak Mechanic Apprenticeship A27A0

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity, through our IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program, for Blue Streak Mechanic Apprenticeship in the Puget Sound region in Washington State!

This comprehensive 4-year training program consists of 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and essential classroom education, designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel. You will attend school for a minimum of 144 unpaid hours per school year, registered through a local Community and Technical College. Your wages as an apprentice will be defined in Article 17 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the International Association of Machinists District 751 and The Boeing Company, with progression to a higher wage step for every 1,000 hours of recorded on-the-job training until completion. Upon graduation from the Apprenticeship, you will be placed in the target job at the maximum rate and receive a journey-worker certificate and card recognized worldwide.

Apprentices will learn the following tasks to become proficient as a journey-level graduate of the program: Fabricate details and assemblies by hand and other mechanical means to support production, Aircraft on Ground (AOG), and/or critical spares requirements. When prints, templates, or tools are not available, develop and fabricate complex temporary shop aid templates and tools, which include forming compound curvatures and angles to support part fabrication. Accomplishment of the above tasks requires regular use of obsolete blueprints, advanced shop mathematics, trigonometry, descriptive geometry (layout and lofting), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and computer aided design applications such as CATIA.

Applicants should have a strong willingness and aptitude for learning, problem solving, and judgement, as well as a mindset for continuous improvement.

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  Fabricate details and assemblies by hand or mechanical means to support production and airline A.O.G. or critical spares requirements.

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  Develop and fabricate complex temporary shop aid templates and tools when prints or templates are unavailable, including forming compound curvatures and angles.

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  Utilize obsolete blueprints, advanced shop math, trigonometry, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to accomplish fabrication tasks.

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  Collaborate with Engineering to redesign production and spare parts, including cross-section cuts and flat pattern development using manual or computer-aided methods.

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  Operate various machinery (drill presses, saws, mills, etc.) to fabricate parts as required.

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  Create templates, tools, and splash molds from obsolete drawings and sample parts from existing aircraft.

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  Utilize CATIA for part configuration definition and layout and lofting as necessary.

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  Ensure that detail and assembly fabrication meet drawing configurations and tolerances.

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  Perform riveting, bonding, and sealing as required during assembly processes.

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  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.

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  Develop three-dimensional aids using sheet metal practices and shop mathematics, including layout and lofting methods.

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  Cut, bend, punch, and dimple sheet metal parts, ensuring proper
  dimensions and preparation for installation.

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  Assemble parts using rivets and bolts, employing the correct tools and techniques as specified by engineering requirements.

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  Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner and obtain supplies for applying finishes such as alodine, primer, sealant, and adhesives.

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  Conduct first part checks for conformance to specifications, mark parts as required for identification, and leave oral or written tie-ins for following shifts.

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  Rework and incorporate changes to assemblies to meet engineering specifications and coordinate with engineering to address
  manufacturing challenges.

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  Maintain personal and tool certifications as required.

• 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.

• Experience doing jobs or tasks where you had to apply Math skills such as: Algebra, geometry and/or trigonometry.

• Experience reading engineering blueprints and drawings.

• Experience working with precision measuring tools.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.

High School Graduate or the equivalent. Proof of successful completion is required.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

This position is for shifts 1; however, it may require some training on shift 2.

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 Rate: $44.53

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