Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Boeing – Aircraft Structures Mechanic

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.

Puyallup, Washington

As an Aircraft Structures Mechanic, you will utilize your manufacturing knowledge to set up tools and equipment for drilling and fastening complex structures, including composite materials. You will operate various hand and machine tools, including automated equipment, to perform tasks according to specifications while ensuring safety and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include recognizing and reporting any equipment malfunctions, performing maintenance, and coordinating the movement of materials and tools.

You will also cut, assemble, and install components, verify your work against specifications, and handle hazardous materials safely.

• Review daily reports and consult with team leaders to determine job assignments and obtain necessary documentation.
• Locate work areas using specified drawings and paperwork.
• Verify kitted parts against installation plans and bill of materials, ensuring they are suitable and defect‑free.
• Retrieve non‑kitted parts from designated areas, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Use electronic devices to access work instructions and engineering data (personal cell phones not permitted).
• Select and utilize appropriate hand and power tools for assembly tasks, including precision alignment equipment.
• Move kits, carts, and equipment within the work cell as needed.
• Load/unload jigs and operate mechanical lifts for assembly work.
• Locate tools and parts on aircraft using specified methods and set up assembly tools per instructions.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and dispose of them properly.
• Inspect completed work for defects and cleanliness before submission for inspection.
• Perform minor rework and maintain tool control in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications and seek assistance from supervisors when necessary.
• Set up tools and equipment for drilling and fastener installation in complex structures.
• Operate various hand and machine tools, monitoring equipment functionality and performing routine maintenance.
• Coordinate the movement and preparation of materials and tools for tasks.
• Cut, file, drill, and assemble parts, ensuring proper fitting and quality standards.
• Conduct reaming, riveting, and sealing operations, applying corrosion inhibitors as needed.
• Utilize calibrated tools to verify work against specifications and ensure quality.
• Manage equipment and materials within the work cell to ensure efficient workflow.

• 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.
• Ability to wear eye, hearing, foot, hand, respirator and other personal protective equipment/safety gear at all times.

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 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.