Tool Maker - 75506 - Bothell - Boeing

Description

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for a Tool Maker C to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Renton, Everett and Auburn Washington.

In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technology and advanced materials to create, maintain, and enhance the essential tools that enable the production of world-class aircraft. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes, supporting teams across multiple disciplines. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a dynamic environment where attention to detail, creativity, and teamwork drive success every day.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meets 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:

• Sequence, layout, fabricate, assemble, repair, rework, and maintain tools of various types and materials, following written or verbal instructions.

• Obtain assignments from team leaders, leads, supervisors, or work order files based on schedule, tool availability, and priority.

• Retrieve and interpret tool and engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, production parts, computing systems (e.g., MAPS, REDARS, Catia, Enovia), MES data, shop notes, 3D models, and verbal instructions to determine work scope and required tools.

• Use all types of power equipment (handheld and floor-mounted) and perform bench work including cutting, grinding, shaping, bending, drilling, tapping, wiring, lay-up, plumbing, weld prep, and hand finishing.

• Apply shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, to calculate dimensions and complete assignments accurately.

• Select, verify, and use appropriate tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, conventional optics, 3D metrology systems) to ensure parts and tools meet specifications and provide quality data.

• Coordinate and communicate with customers, suppliers, associates, and engineering to resolve issues, seek guidance, and improve Boeing processes; initiate or monitor Action Requests (AR), Non-Conformance Records (NCRs), or ShipSide Action Tracker (SAT) as needed.

• Ensure availability of all parts, materials, and tools; coordinate ordering and tool certification verification.

• Perform Standing Tool Orders (STO) by repairing or replacing minor tool features and provide tooling assistance for layout and production part locating when tooling is unavailable.

• Fabricate or repair laminated fiberglass tools and assist in building plaster mandrels and mockups, including mixing, pouring, assembling, contouring, and dimensional checking.

• Prepare and install Master, Secondary, or Facility Gauges for routine maintenance or rework.

• Select and use drills, reamers, taps, countersinks, and counterbores; drill, tap, and ream holes; attach cables or chains to removable details.

• Install instruction placards and identify tools using various marking and labeling methods (painting, tagging, stenciling, stamping, engraving, etc.).

• Install or remove tooling parts from airplane sections to facilitate assembly or disassembly; assist crane crews in moving airplane sections and installing lifting fixtures.

• Operate mechanical lifts (e.g., tiger lifts, snorkel lifts, electric stackers, scissor lifts, gantry cranes, jacks) to move heavy tools and access work areas.

• Build wooden tool storage, shipping containers, and temporary tooling fixtures using power saws and pneumatic tools.

• Inspect work after each operation and upon completion to ensure compliance with specifications; submit in-process checks and assist Quality Assurance inspectors with final checks and documentation.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely, following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Boeing requirements, using appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Maintain personal training, certifications, and tool certifications as required.

• Follow and complete correct Installation Plans (IP) in CMES or Velocity when performing Production Assist jobs.

• Validate capital equipment tooling requirements using metrology tools

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. § is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound and Portland 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:

• Experience in machine shop processes, geometric dimensioning & tolerances, and machining capabilities of different types of materials.

• Experience working with hand tools, powered hand tools, or floor mounted power tools; such as drills, sanders, saws, etc.

• Experience reading and working from blueprints, sketches and plans.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fabrication tooling, working with tooling and tooling processes, or working in a tooling technical field.​

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Experience working with overhead/gantry cranes and powered industrial trucks

• Capable of working any shift.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $26.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $56.36/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.  

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 31, 2026

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. xhuatnn

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.