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Hand Finisher at BOEING summary:

The Hand Finisher at Boeing Commercial Airplanes is responsible for hand finishing and edge breaking of metal airplane parts using hand and pneumatic tools, following standardized procedures and performing quality inspections. This entry-level fabrication role requires mechanical ability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and continuous improvement practices within an aerospace manufacturing environment. The position supports production operations by ensuring defect-free parts and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Hand Finisher at BOEING summary:

The Hand Finisher at Boeing Commercial Airplanes is responsible for hand finishing and edge breaking of metal airplane parts using hand and pneumatic tools. The role includes following standardized work procedures, performing quality inspections, and supporting continuous improvement and safety culture. This entry-level fabrication position requires mechanical ability and teamwork in a manufacturing environment focused on aerospace production.

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 (BCA) is seeking highly motivated, creative and skilled candidates for an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist - Hand Finisher to join our production team environment, which will support our Boeing manufacturing facility in Helena, Montana, on 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm-2:00 am).

This position will work closely with manufacturing operations and assembly to produce hard metal airplane part details and assemblies for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

The ideal candidate will have a background in hand finishing parts, use of hand tools, mechanical ability and machining while working in a collaborating and teaming environment with the ability to improve the daily work and quality improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and engaged team. In this role, the work you perform daily will help the site and company uphold its unwavering commitment to safety, ensuring a secure and caring work environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Hand finish and edge break of aluminum, stainless & titanium production parts.
• Utilize and follow standardized work and step details required for production parts and assemblies.
• Assists real time problem solving to understand and determine the true root cause to eliminate all defects and improve the product, process or system.
• Assists and verifies that all parts are inspected prior to closing an operation so we do not pass on any defects to our downstream customers
• Support a culture that is committed to continuous improvement
• Hold ourselves and team accountable to Boeing Behaviors and Values
• Be part of an environment of effective two-way communication (within team and across departments or shifts)
• Function as a team to work together to meet daily performance targets and achieve higher levels of safety, quality, and efficiency

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Experience using hand and/or air (pneumatic) tools
• Ability to work any shift based on the needs of the operation
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, kneeling and lifting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 3 months experience in Aerospace, Mechanics, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience

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.

Total Rewards:

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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $45,000 – $46,000

Sign-On Bonus: External candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 26, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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 2nd 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.

Keywords:

hand finishing, aerospace manufacturing, metal parts, edge breaking, fabrication specialist, quality inspection, mechanical skills, pneumatic tools, continuous improvement, safety compliance

Keywords:

hand finishing, aerospace manufacturing, metal parts, edge breaking, fabrication specialist, quality inspection, mechanical skills, pneumatic tools, continuous improvement, safety compliance

Job Tags

Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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