Maintenance Machinist

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 Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for a Maintenance Machinist to join our Equipment Services team in various locations across Washington State.

As a Maintenance Machinist, you will be at the heart of our operations, where your expertise will drive the precision and reliability of our machinery. This dynamic role offers you the chance to work with cutting‑edge technology and advanced machining processes, allowing you to create and repair critical components that keep our systems running smoothly. You will engage in hands‑on problem‑solving, utilizing your creativity and technical skills to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.

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.

• Obtain work orders from various sources, including maintenance service systems, tooling, and engineering, as well as unplanned emergent work brought directly into the shop.
• Independently create solutions to facilitate machine fabrication processes and provide written or verbal information to crafts and engineering teams.
• Operate all conventional CNC machines to fabricate parts, such as gears, spindles, and shafts, to precise specifications and tolerances.
• Evaluate materials to be machined, considering the type of machine, feeds and speeds, and cutters when planning work.
• Visualize the complete machining process, including machine capabilities and heat treatment, to coordinate effective planning.
• Utilize online computer systems, such as Inventor and Mastercam, to obtain tooling and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Layout and check work using shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to calculate dimensions and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain tight tolerance on machined and ground parts, ensuring accuracy in machine operations.
• Operate overhead cranes and power industrial trucks, performing rigging to safely move parts into position for machining or installation.
• Provide Assignment updates on producibility and status to customers, including planning, engineering, and facilities.
• Design tooling and precision setups for portable machining, creating holding devices for machine operations as required.
• Perform machine work on location, including bearing housings and spindles, to support machine maintenance and operations.
• Conduct bench work, such as drilling, tapping, honing, lapping, and deburring, to finish machine parts prior to release.
• Use precision measuring tools, such as height gauges, calipers, and micrometers, to check machined parts for accuracy.
• Resolve problems through inter‑organizational coordination with planning, engineering, production, and tooling to find effective solutions.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, following safety regulations.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Lay out reference lines and points on raw stock and castings to create new or replacement parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Work from sketches, drawings, and specifications, as well as measurements taken from broken or worn parts.
• Select and secure the proper equipment, tools, and fixtures to efficiently accomplish work assignments.
• Detect faulty tools and take corrective action to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Breakdown and sequence work assignments to ensure proper machining and assembly operations.
• Devise, improvise, and fabricate
  
  IDS equipment to accomplish work as needed.
• Grind own tools to maintain their effectiveness and precision.
• Create precision checking fixtures to ensure the accuracy of machined parts.
• Condu…