Precision Assembler and Surface Finish Technician

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Precision Assembler & Surface Finish Technician to join our team in Portland, Oregon.

As a Precision Assembler & Surface Finish Technician, you will play a vital role in the assembly and finishing of aircraft components, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. Your expertise in meticulously assembling precision parts and conducting thorough inspections will guarantee compliance with stringent specifications. You will follow established procedures and utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure that every component meets operational requirements.

Your commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment will reflect your dedication to safety and best practices. This dynamic position allows you to directly contribute to the reliability and safety of our aviation operations.

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.

• Perform complete surface finishing of machined parts to meet specified quality standards.
• Assemble precision aircraft parts and assemblies, including landing gear struts, fueling equipment, control linkages, actuators, and gear box assemblies, following established procedures and methods.
• Conduct functional checks of precision assemblies, diagnosing and correcting any detected malfunctions.
• Install hardware and fittings such as nuts, bolts, brackets, and bushings as required.
• Execute tasks including drilling, sawing, back spot facing, shot‑peening, hand honing, and cold working, with or without templates, jigs, or fixtures.
• Interpret blueprints, assembly pages, specification books, and verbal instructions to guide work assignments.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure that all work meets quality requirements.
• Perform rework and modifications as necessary, maintaining the same level of complexity as described in the duties.
• Remove and replace parts and assemblies as required.
• Drill, ream, fit, rivet, file, stake, and tap to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Communicate and adhere to all quality processes and procedures.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Torque bolts, nuts, and fittings as needed.
• Adjust and fit details and gears to meet operational requirements.
• Use computing and manual systems to determine the order of work to be performed and update systems 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.

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 Oregon must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Oregon Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be…