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Experienced Aircraft Machinist

Orangeburg, South Carolina Job ID JR2025448918 Category Manufacturing Post Date May. 05, 2025
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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 (BCA) is seeking an ExperiencedAircraft Machinist (Level C) to support the Fabrication Program in Orangeburg, South Carolina on Variable Shift!

In this exciting role, an experienced aircraft machinist will fabricate emergent productions parts as required using manual and CNC machines; develop and revise Machine Control Data (MCD) and perform other duties in support of our Fabrication Program at BSC. Join us to grow your career as we build the future!

Position Responsibilities:   

  • Follows general instructions, reads and interprets complex blueprint drawings and specifications to set-up and machine items to fabricate out of sequence emergent production parts as required using manual and CNC machines.

  • Develops and revises Machine Control Data (MCD) and geometry.

  • Assists the team in resolving issues and completing job responsibilities.

  • Must maintain all necessary certifications to perform the job. 

  • Exhibits Boeing Behaviors.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Orangeburg, SC.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Willing and able to work any shift assigned.

  • 3+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience.

  • 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting machine code data (MCD).

  • 3+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, electrical schematics, and reading and interpreting blueprints or drawings.

  • 3+ years of work experience in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience.

  • 3+ years of experience using manual mill and lathe machines.

  • 3+ years of experience setting up and fixtures, operating, and programming CNC machines, i.e. with 3 and 5 axis CNC machines.

  • 3+ years of experience setting up NC/CNC machines, including probing and using dial indicators to establish set points.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is variable shift. Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation of the need.

Union:

This is a non-union represented position

Total Rewards:

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $68,400 - 72,000​


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 14, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st 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.

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