Fabrication Specialist C
This position is in the Space Exploration Division and provides support to the International Space Station and other Boeing Programs. We require a skilled Machinist who has the ability to Program using Gibbs Software, Setup/Operate CNC Mill, Lathe, fabricate prototype components and assemblies in support of product development, modify production materials as required per rework instructions, assist with development of production assembly tooling, provide fabrication and assembly feedback to engineering. The successful candidate should be capable of high precision work on a variety of machine shop equipment. Products produced will range from simple to challenging requiring close tolerances. Performs machine set-up, machining, and fabrication tasks, fabrication and assembly tasks. Assembles precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
Competencies
General• Contributing To Team Success
Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, other internal employees, and occasionally external customers for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
• Innovation
Consistently identifies implicit assumptions in the way problems or situations are defined or presented. Sees alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by the thoughts or approaches of work group members, interorganizational employees or external customers. Draws upon multiple and diverse sources (individuals, disciplines, bodies of knowledge) for ideas and inspiration. Combines complex ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought. Views situations from multiple perspectives; brainstorms multiple approaches/solutions; examines numerous potential solutions and evaluates each before accepting any. Targets important areas for innovation and develops solutions that address meaningful issues in own work areas and thought the organization.
• Managing Work
Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
• Safety Awareness
Detects hazardous working conditions and safety problems; checks equipment and/or work area regularly. Reports or corrects unsafe working conditions; makes a wide range of recommendations and/or improves safety and security procedures; enforces safety regulations and procedures as appropriate to role. Monitors safety or security issues after taking corrective action and ensures continued compliance.
Technical• Engineering Drawings & Specs
Complete ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications.
• General Shop Processes
Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
• General/Precision Test & Meas
Complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of general and precision measuring devices (e.g., Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), multimeters, oscilloscopes, noise/bus/logic/spectrum analyzers, calipers, micrometers, etc.) and associated calibration requirements.
• Manufacturing Methods
Complete knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies.
• Numerical Control Programming
Complete knowledge of material removal (e.g. metal machining, composite trimming) and material build up (e.g. composites lay-up) to the Numerical Control (NC) programming lifecycle for complex aerospace hardware. Complete ability to plan, create, validate, and document machine control data (MCD).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have previous experience using Gibbs (or similar CAD/CAM) software?
Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Additional secondary duties in other areas will also be performed as required. The successful candidate will be required to perform precision fabrication and assembly pertaining to aerospace development, mock-up, qualification, and flight hardware. Individual will be required to obtain manufacturing certifications on an as needed basis including any associated physical examination. Additionally, the team member will be required to perform cleanup and administrative functions as required to support daily activities. This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space Exploration
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/06/2012
