Instrumentation Technician C - 91307

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The Boeing Company is looking for an Instrumentation Technician to join our team in support of Boeing Commercial Airlines based out of Tukwila, WA.

Employees work from blueprints, schematics, technical manuals and bulletins, National Bureau of Standards, manufacturers’ specifications, oral and written instructions. You will be installing instrumentation, primarily strain gauges and thermocouples on all models of Boeing aircraft civilian, military and space.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively accomplishing the tasks, duties and responsibilities of this job requires at least these attributes.
• Knowledge of proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials/chemicals, oils, coolants, and lubricants per government regulations and Boeing procedures.
• The KSA's in italicized and green typeface are skills for filing an Employee Requested Transfer (ERT).
• Ability to calculate and apply advanced mathematics.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and test equipment and interpret results.
• Select proper hand, power, and/or bench tools needed to perform required operation, such as screwdrivers, pliers, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools, band saw, drill press, and sander, as required.
• Operate various types of test equipment, perform testing and interpret results, as required.
• Set up and perform qualification test, bench test, or automatic test as required per work assignment, test document, test equipment manuals, and/or engineering instructions.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems.
• Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents, as required, for assignment if drawings, sketches, and documents are not with work assignment.
• Ability to demonstrate entry level competency in operation of PIT (Power Industrial Trucks), in a safe manner as required.
• Ability to set up and operate floor mounted hydraulic and/or mechanical operated equipment.
• Maintain personal and tool certifications, as required.
• Receive work assignment from team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment.
• Comply with applicable tool control policies.
• Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles used to connect various types of test and computer equipment together or test sensing equipment used to monitor and measure, for the purpose of collecting and storing data during test.
• Perform modification of test equipment to meet engineering configuration, as required.
• Contact team leader/supervisor/engineer/planner when assistance is needed (e.g. if there is questions about drawings or paperwork, if drawings and paperwork do not match, or when any other problem arises).
• Use a scissor or boom lift to access areas for instrumentation installation this work is performed both inside hangars and outside on airfields.
• Ability to safely operate various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools as required.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (ketone, naphtha, alcohol, epoxy, acids) in approved manner (in accordance with Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment as required.
• Pack electronic equipment for travel as required per drawing and Boeing applicable specifications.
• Handle and protect components and assemblies such as static sensitive equipment in accordance with shop procedures and drawing requirements.
• Write tie-ins, and maintain records such as work log for areas/equipment as required.
• Put completed job or reworked job up for inspection as required.
• Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires and/or wire bundles in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate electrical codes.
• Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical systems.
• Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages by soldering, bonding, spot welding, or using mechanical fastening devices.
• Devise and/or build shop aids and work around methods as necessary to test/troubleshoot systems.
• Know and interpret data from a coordinate system to identify multiple axis and dimensional references (3-D).
• Effectively communicate information.
• Use shop tools and any test equipment required to complete work assignment.
• Check work after completion of each operation to be sure job is per drawing or other instructions.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+years of experience operating computer equipment to access Boeing databases.
• 1+ years of experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and check dimensions.
• 1+years of experience troubleshooting using schematics and wiring diagrams to determine faulty components to replace and/or repair.
• 1=years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

The physical demands and potential hazards described here are typical of those that may be encountered in this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made if required to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

The Physical Demands/Potential Hazards information was gathered through a Job Safety Questionnaire completed by Subject Matter Experts doing the job.

The information is an average of all the data gathered across all sites. The information is only a guide and is not to be used for purposes other than career and training development.

The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job.

Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)

• Carrying less than 10 pounds, Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffo, Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other), Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling (holding, grasping), Lifting less than 10 pounds, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional (1-3 Hrs.)

• Bending at the waist, Carrying 10-35 pounds, Twisting at the waist, Use of low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding, Lying down (back, side, front), Operating of foot controls, Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds, Pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds, Kneeling, Lifting 10-35 pounds, Crawling, Crouching (squatting)

The following Chemicals/Materials may be requirements of this job.

Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)

• Metals (aluminum, brass, iron, monel, nickel, steel, Plastics(acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, resins, ke, Sealants (latex, polysulfide, silicon), Solvents (acetone, turpentine, MEK, MPK, Isopropho, Adhesives (epoxy, acrylonitrile, organic rubber)

Occasional (1-3 Hrs.)

• Alkalis (acid neutralizers, strong detergents), Liquid Coatings (etching mask, lacquer, penetrant d, Acids(boric, muriatic, nitric, hydrochloric

The following Environmental Conditions may be requirements of this job.

Continuous (6-8 Hrs.)

• Noise (constant or intermittent sounds or pitch)

Frequent (3-6 Hrs.)

• Nonionizing Radiation (sub-radio frequency, radio, Elevated Platforms (wings, lifts, cranes, ladders, Extreme Heat (ovens and furnaces)

Occasional (1-3 Hrs.)

• Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, noxious odors, dust, Confined Spaces, Welding Equipment (Arc/Cutting, Flux-Cored, Gas-Me

The following Personal Protective Equipment may be requirements of this job.

Continuous (6-8 Hrs.)

• Face/Eye Protection (safety glasses, goggles, and, Fall Protection) (safety belts, harnesses, lifeline, Protective Footwear) (steel-toed shoes, rubber boot)

• (3-6 Hrs.) Protective Headwear (welding helmets, hard hats, a, Hand/Arm Protection (gloves, arm protectors, and Hearing Protection) (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuff)

Typical Education:

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.

Shift :

This position is for 2nd shift

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.

Other Relevant Information & Requirement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $ 22.00 - $45.30

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.