Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Aerospace
ProcessMechanic-TubeBender
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“Process Mechanic-Tube Bender at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Skills: Tube bending, Tubing and ducting manufacturing/installation/maintenance, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, Fabrication. Setup and run power operated NC-controlled tube benders. Inspect, pressure test, clean vapor degrease, swage, square, burr, mark finish trim, cut, identify, mask, cap, preserve, and apply color identification”
What You'll Achieve.
Commit to team goals, objectives and metrics (cost, quality, schedule, cycle, safety)
Industry & Context.
Ability to work any shift, as assigned, Must be able to work any shift assigned, Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process, 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, New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start, Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period, This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with tubing and ducting manufacturing/installation/maintenance, 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment, Ability to read and work to blueprints, visual aids, work instructions, and process specifications, Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Nice to Have
Experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings, Experience operating a CNC machine (i. e. CNC rivet machine, CNC milling machine), Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
What You'll Do.
Setup and run power operated NC-controlled tube benders
and apply color identification
Install several types of fittings
Perform numerous end form operations
Route and trial fit tubes on aircraft and mock-ups
Composite fabrication
Assemble precision assemblies
Set up and operate ream fixtures to drill
hone and bore for mating major assemblies
Assemble a variety of prototype assemblies
Perform engineering test of production parts and equipment
Partner with design to modify and fabricate tools
parts and build prototype tooling
Periodically inspect tools for repair
and maintain all documentation related to design
and manufacturing of engineering test and production tooling and equipment and associated calibration test and equipment
Bench assemble electrical or electronic components into assemblies and systems
Machine new and replacement parts for precision-built tools and machine parts
and special coatings application
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
As a member of a team environment, Process mechanics participate in decisions that affect the team; Manage daily work schedules; Commit to team goals, objectives and metrics (cost, quality, schedule, cycle, safety); Coordinate team communication; Seek appropriate performance training; Participate in team meetings; Perform engineering test of production parts and equipment in collaboration with mechanical design, industrial engineering and production operations; Partner with design to modify and fabricate tools, parts and build prototype tooling
Communication Scope
Coordinate team communication
Full Job Description
Process Mechanic-Tube Bender **Company:** **Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, MO is looking for Process Mechanic - Tube Benders!** Process Mechanics may also be required to perform sheet metal fabrication, spray painting, welding, chemical processing, plating, and hand/machine sewing. Individual job duties may include: * Setup and run power operated NC-controlled tube benders, inspect, pressure test, clean vapor degrease, swage, square, burr, mark finish trim, cut, identify, mask, cap, preserve, and apply color identification. * Install several types of fittings including Wiggins, Dynatube, DME, Gamah, Ringlok, Perma Swage, Cryofit, Sierracin Harrison, and AN. * Perform numerous end form operations including size, veil, bead, shrink, saddle, flare, expand, and reduce. * Route and trial fit tubes on aircraft and mock-ups to determine size and shape of tubes. * Must be able to read and work to blueprints, visual aids, work instructions, and process specifications. * Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and measuring instruments, tube benders, coordinate measuring machines, band saws, manual benders, swaging machines, pressure test benches, vapor degreasers, micrometers, protractors and calipers. As a member of a team environment, Process mechanics participate in decisions that affect the team which include: manage daily work schedules, commit to team goals, objectives and metrics (cost, quality, schedule, cycle, safety),coordinate team communication, seek appropriate performance training, and participate in team meetings. Team members are also expected to initiate process improvements and implement lean best practices. _**Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:**_ * Composite fabrication, layup, drill, and repair * Assemble precision assemblies, set up and operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, counter sink, spot face, hone and bore for mating major assemblies. * Assemble a variety of prototype assemblies ra
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