Manufacturing Assembler (entry Level, Mid-level or Experienced Level)

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Smithfield, PA

Boeing is hiring Manufacturing Assemblers for their Technology Innovation team in Smithfield, PA. This entry-level to experienced role involves performing production and test assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, verifying parts, applying sealants, installing fasteners, and inspecting completed work. The position requires hands-on manufacturing experience, willingness to work 2nd shift, and the ability to differentiate colors for safety displays. Preferred qualifications include experience with blueprints, Microsoft Office, aerospace components, and FAA certifications.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, and sub-assemblies, equipment and accessories using manual operations.
  2. Verify kitted parts against installation plans and bill of materials for accuracy and suitability.
  3. Apply sealants, primers, and adhesives compounds as required by working instruction.
  4. Install fasteners in the correct sequence using appropriate tools, adhering to specifications.
  5. Inspect completed work for defects, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and report any job handicaps.

Skills

Required

  • hands-on experience working in manufacturing or related sectors like aerospace, automotive, construction, maritime, or military
  • Willing to work 2nd shift
  • Experience working with paints, coatings, finishes, and/or sealants

Nice to have

  • Ability to wear hearing protection (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuffs); eye protection.
  • Experience following oral and written instructions in the form of blueprints, drawings, work instructions.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • 3+ years of experience installing aerospace components, construction or automotive assemblies with precision measurement tools, hand and power tools.
  • Possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate or License.
  • Experience with shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
  • Experience differentiating production (manufacturing) processes and requirements from in-service procedures and requirements.
  • Understands the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance
  • Experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools.

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have the ability to complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
  • Candidates are required to be able to accurately differentiate between Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue etc colors for safety of flight and safety of test displays during real time flight test missions.