Senior Structures Assembler (Level D) (Variable Shift)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Senior Structures Assembler (Level D) (Variable Shift) to join the Team working in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!

  

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Must have the ability to complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
• Ability to adhere to high standards of safety and quality.
• Comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Ensure your work conforms to engineering drawings and specifications, has First Pass Quality (FPQ) and is free from FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• Use computers and software applications in a production environment.
• Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Wear required protective clothing/equipment for the task you are performing.
• Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, scissor lift and aerial lifts).
• Use chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and finishes.
• Be able to climb/balance (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawl/crouch (squat).
• Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and potential exposure to constant noise.
• Read from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents.
• Use of various structural assembly tools such as Hi-speed and Lo-speed drills, Pneumatic and electric drills, nut runner and Quakenbush.
• Set up and validate jigs and other tooling setup.
• Perform close tolerance drilling and installations in critical aircraft structural areas.
• Use calibrated precision measuring tools.
• Perform various fastener installation/removal tools and techniques.
• Work with CFRP, aluminum and titanium for structural drilling, sanding, trimming and shimming.  

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

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to work a variable shift.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion/extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Ability to carry/lift up to 10-35 pounds.
• 10 years of experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.
• 10 years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
• 10 years of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand, power, and/or pneumatic (air) tools.
• 10 years of experience with structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aircraft heavy structures background
• A&P License or ability/experience to obtain one
• 5+ years 787 experience

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:

This position is for a variable shift (shift 4).  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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $72,000 - $76,000​

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 08, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.