Associate or Experienced Electromagnetic Model Fabrication and Finishing Specialist

Electromagnetic Model Fabrication And Finishing Specialist

Boeing is hiring for an Electromagnetic Model Fabrication and Finishing Specialist at our Tukwila, WA location.

The Electromagnetic Model Fabrication and Finishing Specialist will support the design, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and testing of new electromagnetic concepts and large model components.

This role includes integrating electromagnetic components into highly precise models, transforming raw and advanced materials into finished components, and supporting coating, fairing, sanding, and spray operations. This position also serves as a trainer for employees learning fill, fair, and spray techniques.

Work environment:

This position is performed in a prototype environment and may require work with advanced materials, coating systems, composite materials, and precision components. The work may also involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, and changing environmental conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. Your work will directly contribute to the development of advanced military capabilities.
• Innovative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development. Benefit from mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement program, and a culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of new electromagnetic concepts
• Support the integration of electromagnetic components into highly precise models
• Transform raw and advanced materials into finished components
• Operate power tools, hand tools, and spray equipment
• Apply coatings, adhesives, sealants, fillers, and related materials using spray, roll, transfer, or extrusion methods
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, masking, cleaning, filling, and fairing
• Read and follow work instructions, process sheets, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and compliance to requirements
• Support setup, cleaning, maintenance, and safe operation of tools and spray equipment
• Document work completed, as required
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel to resolve issues
• Train employees in fill, fair, and spray operations
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to fabrication and finishing processes
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment

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 requires the ability to obtain a US Top Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Associate degree or higher in engineering, mathematics or physics
• 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 1 year of experience using HVLP and/or electrostatic spray gun equipment
• 1 year of experience applying coatings, adhesives, or sealants by spray, roll, transfer, or extrusion methods
• 1 year of experience in composite materials fabrication and assembly processes
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or lab environment and wear required PPE including chemical resistant clothing, boots, hoods, and gloves for shifts lasting up to 8 hours
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts or related equipment
• Ability to obtain respirator certification and wear a respirator when required
• Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Testing experience applicable to large model component fabrication and assembly
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering requirements, including drawings and process specifications
• Leadership experience providing on-the-job training for fill, fair, and spray operations
• Ability to work at heights and on elevated platforms
• Ability to perform frequent overhead work, including sanding the underside of electromagnetic models
• Ability to obtain and maintain safety harness certification and use fall protection equipment as required
• Ability to obtain respirator certification and wear a respirator during sanding and chemical handling operations
• Ability to obtain certification to operate electrically powered equipment, including forklift, boom lift, powered pallet jack, scissor lift, and floor-operated crane