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Associate Aerospace Technician/Fabrication Specialist

Boeing · New Orleans · Onsite · Contract

Salary: Competitive salary At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, youll learn and grow, contrib

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<p>At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, youll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.</p><p><p>Boeings Defense, Space and Security currently has openings for Aerospace Technicians (Fabrication Specialist-Level C).These positions are with the Boeing Exploration Launch Systems supporting production of the NASA SLS Core Stage and are based at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.</p><p><p>Boeing and NASA are building the world's largest rocket for human exploration of deep space. The Space Launch System (SLS) provides a critical heavy-lift capability, powering people and cargo beyond our moon and into deep space to enable diverse exploration, science and security missions.</p><p><p>Boeing is the prime contractor for the design, development, test and production of the massive core stage, and development of the avionics.</p><p><p><b>Position Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li>Performs advanced, specialized or prototype production operations of major space structures.</li><li>Utilizing predetermined setups and operating methods, adjust and simultaneously operate a variety of numerically controlled and/or conventional equipment capable of performing various functions such as, but not limited to, forming, bonding, welding, machining, drilling, cutting, robotic and otherwise automated and/or manual assembly.</li><li>Perform all tasks involved in the preparation, set up and operation of thermal processing tools and equipment.</li><li>Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc, to accomplish assigned work.</li><li>Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.</li><li>Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in machining and/or assembly process.</li><li>Perform necessary drilling, riveting, assembly or subassembly, including bonding and sealing as required.</li><li>Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc. necessary to check machine readiness and to check completed parts for finish, dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.</li><li>Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools.</li><li>Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.</li><li>Work with engineering, planning, research engineers, etc. to originate and develop new procedures, techniques and production aids to facility equipment operations and to support design and implementation of new products.</li></ul><p><p><b>This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.</b></p><p><p><b>This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to NASA (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.</b></p><p><p><b>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.</b></p><p><p><b>Standard Relocation is available for eligible candidates as authorized.</b><br /></p><p><b>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>HS Diploma or GED</li><li>Ability to travel 10%</li><li>Ability to work variable shift</li><li>Ability to perform necessary drilling, riveting, assembly or subassembly, including bonding and sealing as required. </li><li>Ability and experience leading tasks</li><li>Ability to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds</li><li>Experience or training in reading and interpreting drawings or blueprints</li><li>Minimum of 1 years of experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing</li><li>Minimum of1 years of mechanical or electrical experience</li><li>Must be willing to work any shift as dictated by business need<p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>Previous experience with NASA and/or other aerospace customers</li></ul><p><p><b>Typical Education/Experience:</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED and typically1 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul><p><p><b><b>Boeingis 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.</b></b></p>

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Boeing

<p>Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.<br /> <br /> Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. We continue to expand our product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Our broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of our commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions that reach across business units; e-enabling airplanes and providing connectivity on moving platforms; and arranging financing solutions for our customers.<br /> <br /> Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 35,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.</p>

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