Machine Operator Assistant Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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 is excited to offer opportunities for a Numerical Control Multiple Tool - Milling Machine Operator to join our Fabrication team in Renton, Auburn, and Puyallup, Washington.

As a Numerical Control Multiple Tool-Milling Machine Operator, your role will involve operating advanced milling machines with precision, ensuring that all components are produced to the highest standards. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and best practices while preparing and adjusting machinery for optimal performance. Your attention to detail and ability to interpret technical documents will be essential in ensuring that every part meets stringent specifications.

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

• Set up, operate, and adjust numerically controlled milling machines, utilizing various control media, program documents, holding fixtures, and cutting tools, or manually entering required data to meet quality requirements.

• Obtain information from drawings, documents, sketches, and verbal instructions to prepare for machining operations.

• Make necessary preparations and adjustments to ready the machine for operation, including installing various cutting tools during machining cycles as authorized.

• Use measuring instruments and gauges to check cutting tools and parts for conformance to specifications and prints.

• Assist planners or programmers in determining the final numerical control program as authorized.

• Mount and check cutting tools in holders, ensuring proper loading in machine magazines or spindles.

• Initiate requests for corrective action in the event of machine malfunctions and detect faulty tools, taking corrective action in accordance with shop practices.

• Load, preload, and manually position fixtures at designated program stops.

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. § 120.62 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound 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

Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles.

• 1+ Years of experience using precision measuring tools.

• 1+ Years of experience as a machine operator, writing and editing CNC programs.

• 1+ Years of experience using a computer such as internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office and/or other specialized computer applications.

• 1+ Years of experience reading and interpreting blueprint and assembly instructions or drawings.

• 1+ Years of experience operating 3, 4, or 5 axis NC/CNC machine tools.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and around hazardous materials (while using the proper protective equipment).

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: $31.32/hour, with the potential to earn up to $59.47/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 27, 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.

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.