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Boeing · 1 month ago

Super Plastic Forming Technician Specialist - 17808

USA - Auburn, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$31.32/hr - $59.49/hr

3+ years exp

The Boeing Company is a leader in aerospace manufacturing, and they are seeking a Super Plastic Forming Technician Specialist to join their Fabrication team in Auburn, Washington. In this role, you will operate and maintain advanced hot forming presses and collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to ensure the production of precision aerospace components.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Obtain and review work orders (W/O), engineering drawings, Boeing specifications, and related documents to determine required processes, materials, and order any special details or standards as specified

Verify that correct materials, tools, and fixtures are issued, free from defects, and coordinate with team leaders, planning, and Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) to resolve production or tooling issues

Coordinate with BR&T for fabrication of various production parts and work with research engineers on the development of new processes and materials

Set up, operate, and program CNC and conventional hot forming presses, ovens, and associated high-pressure gas and hydraulic systems to form, size, anneal, or mill anneal metal alloys, including preparing, assembling, and plumbing gas systems

Adjust and maintain heat, gas, and hydraulic control systems within specified parameters to ensure optimal equipment operation and coordinate certification requirements for proper press maintenance

Load and unload dies and parts using material handling equipment (e.g., overhead crane, forklift), coordinating movement with Boeing Transportation as necessary

Monitor ovens and presses during operation to ensure proper temperature and functioning, making control adjustments as required, and perform part forming per Certified Forming Schedules (CFS)

Clean parts, equipment, tools, and dies using approved chemicals and solvents; maintain spray equipment and apply protective coatings such as Ever Lube and Born Nitrate powder

Use hand-held power tools and equipment (e.g., rotary files, abrasive wheels, plasma cutters) to finish parts by fairing contours, chamfering, trimming, and deburring

Perform preheating of parts, jigs, fixtures, templates, and dies in ovens or presses as required

Conduct inspections by submitting completed or in-process work to inspectors for acceptance or rejection at appropriate stages and check parts against jigs, fixtures, templates, and engineering drawings using test equipment

Perform rework or reforming of parts as necessary to meet specifications

Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with approved safety procedures and follow all safety protocols using personal protective equipment (PPE)

Communicate and collaborate with internal and external teams, including planning, engineering, inspection, supervision, and other shifts, to accomplish work and resolve problems

Make necessary preparations and adjustments to ensure proper machine operation, part quality, and overall process efficiency

Qualification

Hot forming presses operationCNC programmingPrecision measuring toolsBlueprint interpretationHand tools proficiencySafety protocolsCollaborationAttention to detailProblem-solving