Composite Airframe Assembly Mechanic

Composite Airframe Assembly Mechanic Boeing Industrial - USA North Charleston, SC Job Details $54,000 - $64,500 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Flexible spending account Retirement plan Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Computer operation Chemical handling safety procedures English Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Manufacturing facility Mechanical drawings Math Pneumatic systems Safety equipment Power tools Manufacturing Industrial chemical handling Manufacturing company experience Chemical safety protocols Full Job Description Composite Airframe Assembly Mechanic — 787 Program At Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), you'll join the team that builds the 787 Dreamliner in North Charleston, South Carolina. As a Composite Airframe Assembly Mechanic, you'll turn detailed engineering drawings into precision-built structures, ensuring every fastener, seal, and system meets exacting standards. This is a 100% onsite position on a variable shift. A day in the life You start your shift by reviewing electronic work instructions and composite layup/structure drawings for your job assignment. You identify exact work locations on the aircraft or tooling, gather the right parts, fixtures, and hand tools, and don the required PPE. Throughout the day, you operate lifts to reach work areas, torque fasteners with power screwdrivers and ratchets, apply primers, sealants, and special finishes, and verify your work quality while preventing Foreign Object Debris (FOD). Safety and quality guide every move you make. What you'll handle Embed safety in every task, following all procedures with zero compromise. Deliver high-quality, compliant work that meets regulatory and company standards. Complete foundational new-hire training and obtain/maintain required certifications. Use a computer confidently in a fast-paced production setting. Interpret and execute electronic work instructions, drawings, and specifications. Wear appropriate PPE and follow chemical handling guidelines. Operate mechanical access equipment (e.g., ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts). Use hand tools and diagnostic gear, including screwdrivers, ratchets, power screwdriver, multimeters, and continuity testers. Apply chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints, and special finishes. Inspect your work and perform thorough FOD checks. Work near energized sources (e.g., circuit breakers and wiring) and in constant-noise environments. Physical and environmental demands Finger manipulation (keyboarding and other fine-motor tasks). Lifting and carrying up to 10-35 pounds. Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting). Flexion/Extension (head bent down/back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist, and walking. Location and schedule

Worksite:

100% onsite in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Shift:

Variable shift (shift 4). You'll be placed on a shift at hire based on business needs and remain until re-evaluation. Assessment requirement

Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout :

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. You will receive an email invitation at the address you provided in your application. From the date of the invitation, you will have 5 days to complete the assessment. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. Basic qualifications Ability to work variable shifts (first, second, or third) based on business needs. Ability to meet all physical demands listed above. Ability to lift/carry up to 10-35 pounds. Ability to work with high-hazard chemicals using provided protective equipment. Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications, if required. 1+ year using software such as internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or other specialized applications. 1+ year following detailed work instructions and reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications; successful completion of training and knowledge assessments involving mathematical calculations, all conducted in English. 1+ year in a manufacturing, technical, or mechanical field (including equivalent military experience) using basic hand, power, and/or pneumatic (air) tools. Preferred qualifications 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 1+ year of composite experience. Additional hiring requirements

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Pay and benefits At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for level

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$54,000 - $64,000 Summary pay range for level

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$61,200 - $64,500 How to apply Review every aspect of your application carefully prior to submitting to ensure accuracy. If you have formal education or military experience in the field you are applying for, include that time in your total years of experience. Upload your resume as DOC, DOCX, PDF, or TXT. Use your most accurate contact information, including your full address. Helpful proficiencies Diesel Engine Systems Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems Machines & technologies you'll use Diesel Engine Diesel Vehicles Power Tools Legal notices This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.