Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist

About the Role

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking Entry-Level Fabrication Specialists to join the Phantom Works Operations Team located in the Printed Material Centers in Mesa, AZ. This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
• Set up and troubleshoot composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assemble, lay up, or support processes for the fabrication of parts and components.
• Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricate composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes.
• Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
• Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Set up, weigh, mix, and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
• Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and/or production tooling per company specifications.
• Apply working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.
• Experience with material preparation, photomask fabrication, screen set-up and development, printing, visual inspection, QA test, packaging, cleaning, and teardown/set-up.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work in an environment with solvents.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail in process steps.
• Self-motivation/strong work ethic.
• Good communication.
• Ability to engage in constructive collaboration with teams.
• Must be able to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift).
• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches, and written and verbal instructions, in English.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain program access.
• Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

Security Clearance

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Shift

• 1st or 2nd shift (based on needs of the business).

Relocation

• This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Application Deadline

• Applicants must apply before November 4th to be considered for the position.
• Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 04, 2026.