Parts Straightener - 17505

Job Description

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.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Parts Straightener to join our Fabrication teams in Puyallup, Auburn, and Algona Washington.

As a Parts Straightener you will have the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and techniques to ensure that critical components meet the highest standards of quality and precision. Your expertise will be essential in transforming complex parts, utilizing your technical skills to uphold our commitment to safety and quality standards.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain work packages from the ready-to-work rack or as assigned, reviewing tie-ins from prior operators to ensure continuity.

• Review Work Orders (W/O) and Production Order numbers (P/O) to determine work requirements, ensuring the correct type and quantity of parts/materials are issued and prior operations are complete.

• Access and review appropriate drawings, Boeing (BAC) specifications, and necessary documents to perform the job, utilizing online information systems as needed.

• Check machine setups and parts completed by previous operators to assess job progress and ensure safe working conditions.

• Select and attach machine accessories, tools, fixtures, and shop aids using appropriate hardware, ensuring all apparatus is in good condition.

• Move parts/material to the work area using overhead cranes or manual methods, loading them into hydraulic presses or manual tools as required.

• Insert or load material for forming or straightening operations, adjusting pressure gauges and travel indicators as necessary.

• Verify that forming and straightening operations are completed within tolerances per drawings and BAC specifications, using check fixtures or contour templates.

• Clean parts with denatured alcohol before forming or straightening operations, as required.

• Communicate with supervisors, team leaders, QA, or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for assistance or to address any issues that arise.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

• Maintain personal and tool certifications as required to ensure operational excellence.

• Hand-straighten, form, and finish heavy parts that require complex curvatures and exact fitting to checking fixtures and templates.

• Set up and operate various types of hydraulic and mechanical straightening equipment to restore parts to specified shapes and conditions, utilizing hand or power hammers and other tools as necessary.

• Perform rework and reforming of parts and assemblies, demonstrating thorough knowledge of different types of metals and their reactions to stress and strain, and create checking devices or shop aids for personal work as needed.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8 hour shift.

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematic and diagrams.

• Experience using precision Measuring tools.

• Experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in noisy environments while completing tasks.

• Forming or Press experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement:

• This position is for a variety of shifts.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

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: $25.00 per hour – $49.04 per hour

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 30, 2025

Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.