Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist

About the Role

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist to join the Air Dominance Operations team in Mesa, AZ. This role is within the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) and supports various proprietary programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies.
• Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup.
• Assembles, lays up, or supports fabrication of parts and components via autoclave, GFM, and other processes.
• Identifies nonconforming detail parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Works with engineering to improve manufacturing processes.
• Fabricates composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes.
• Locates station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components.
• Assembles and installs detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications.
• Sets up, weighs, mixes, and applies composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications.
• Preps and applies required release agents to composite prototype and/or production tooling per company specifications.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Must have related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Composites.
• Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches, and written and verbal instructions, in English.
• Must be able to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift).
• Travel required up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (Preferred).
• Experience with set up and operation of GFM (ply cutter) (Preferred).
• Experience with set up and operation of automated fiber placement (Preferred).
• Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting operations (Preferred).

Additional Information

• U.S. Person required for export control compliance.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Position is for 1st shift.