Hand Finisher

Position: Hand Finisher - 11702
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

Hand Finisher

to join our Fabrication team in

Auburn and Puyallup

, Washington.

As a Hand Finisher, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing process, where your craftsmanship will directly impact the performance and safety of our aircraft components. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence as you work with various tools to refine and perfect each part. Your ability to interpret engineering specifications and apply hand finishing techniques will be crucial in achieving the desired tolerances and finishes.

Collaborating closely with your team, you will not only enhance the quality of our products but also contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the workplace.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and 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 join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities Perform hand finishing of milled spars, spar caps, skins, and small sheet metal parts to specified tolerances and finishes.

Use a variety of tools, including files, scrapers, saws, abrasives, and power sanding machines, to remove machine marks and blemishes.

Complete and fair machined contours and surfaces, forming specified radii and chamfers on edges.

Check own work for conformance to specifications and ensure quality standards are met.

Remove burrs and break edges on parts to enhance safety and finish quality.

Handle and rack spar caps, parts, and materials efficiently within the work area.

Use shop handling equipment as required to manage materials and parts safely.

Assist higher classified employees in machining and finishing spar cap material and detailed parts.

Review the work area to determine tasks and obtain job assignments from the Team Leader or lead.

Read and interpret manufacturing plans and engineering drawings to understand the scope of work.

Break sharp edges of parts prior to hydroform and stretch operations to prevent cracking.

Use air-powered hand sanders to eliminate machining marks and surface irregularities.

Clean surfaces using solvents or water, ensuring they are wiped dry before further processing.

Utilize hand-held power tools with rotary files, abrasive wheels, and sanding discs to finish edges and contours.

Contact the Team Leader, supervisor, or co-worker when assistance is needed or when problems arise.

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

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound and Portland must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications 1+ years of…