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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to provide students and recent graduates ofcertified Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET)programs with the opportunity to be a part of our Join and Installation team as anIntegral Fuel Cell Assembly (In- Tank Mechanic) in Everett and Renton, Washington.Your BPET Endorsement Form will list the specific job codes for which your course or Military Career Skills Program qualifies you for a direct offer of employment. Following your application, a Boeing recruiter will reach out to discuss these job codes and potential locations, ensuring a smooth transition into your new role.

As an Integral Fuel Cell Assembly (In-Tank Mechanic), you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety while working within the confined spaces of aircraft fuel tanks. This position requires assembling and installing structural components, systems, and sub-assemblies to meet stringent quality requirements. You will be responsible for verifying kitted parts, performing drilling, riveting, and bonding, as well as assembling plumbing and electrical systems within the tank. Your attention to detail will be crucial as you conduct continuity checks, perform necessary rework, and ensure that all installations comply with specifications. Please note that this role involves working in tight spaces, including entering the wing through aapproximately 9.5" x 17.7"opening; therefore, comfort with confined spaces is essential for success in thisposition.

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.

Eligibility:

This position is exclusively open to candidates who have completed a Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) certified course or military servicemembers or recent veterans from an aligned Military Career Skills Program.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please ensure you include BOTH of the following documents in the "Resume / CV" field. You may upload multiple documents in this section:

• BPET Endorsement Form: For students from BPET-certified academic courses, this form is issued by Boeing, following confirmation by your instructor. For military servicemembers or veterans, this form is issued by Boeing following review of your Military Career Skills Program.

• Updated Resume: Your resume should provide a comprehensive overview of your hands-on tool experience and/or manufacturing skill sets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assemble and install parts, structural components, systems, and sub-assemblies to meet quality requirements for wing and horizontal stabilizer assemblies.

• Review bar charts or automated timelines to determine job assignments and obtain necessary drawings.

• Locate work areas using drawings, installation plans, or other paperwork that specifies airplane and section numbers.

• Obtain and verify kitted parts against installation plans and bill of materials to ensure they are correct and free of defects.

• Retrieve parts from the Parts Control Area or other designated locations if they are not pre-picked, ensuring they meetspecifications.

• Obtain a two-way radio and confined space flag before working in confined spaces, adhering to Communications System for Confined Hazardous Areas (CSCHA) rules and regulations.

• Perform drilling, reaming, riveting, cold working, bonding, grounding, and sealing as necessary to complete work assignments.

• Assemble and install aircraft plumbing and electrical systems within closed areas of the wing and horizontal stabilizer, ensuring compliance withspecifications.

• Perform pickup and rework, incorporating changes and conducting functional checks on work typically installed by lowerclassifications.

• Perform continuity checks for electrical systems and hand form electrical wiring and soldering as necessary for work assignments.

• Perform final cleaning and closing of fuel cells, including vacuuming and installing fuel cell doors.

• Locate and pre-install routing and clamping hardware for in-wing fuel tank electrical and plumbing systems as required.

• Use precision measuring instruments to verify that quality standards are achieved.

• Report job handicaps, such as errors in sequencing, parts, materials, and assembly procedures, following shop procedures.

• Check work after completion of each operation to ensure assembly is complete and free of defects and remove and replace installations and related components as necessary.

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 willbe requiredto 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 isrequired. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Be a student or recent graduate of a certified Boeing Pre-Employment Training (BPET) course or Military Career Skills Program that is certified for the 31606Integral Fuel Cell Assembly (In- Tank Mechanic) role. Applicants must have a valid BPET Endorsement Form.

• Ability to stand 6-8 hours per day; walk constantly; climb or work fromstairs/steps/ladders;bend and twist frequently; squat and kneel; wear hearing protection (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuffs); eye protection, and use hazardous chemicals.

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

• Ability to work in Confined Spaces (work within or pass through). Entry diameter 9.5"X17.7".

• Proficiencyin reading, writing, and speaking English.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

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,engageandretainthe 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 includinghealth insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, anda number ofprograms 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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