Parts Forming B (Operator)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Parts Forming B (Operator) who will be responsible for setting up and operating various power brakes and punch/hydraulic presses to form sheet metals and parts.

Lay out work, compute material stretches out, and determine the sequence of operations necessary for precise fabrication.

Utilize various tools and equipment, perform quality checks, and troubleshoot any issues arising during production.

Education Level

• High School Graduate or GED (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of experience using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in operating a hydraulic press or sheet metal forming press
• 3+ years of “hands-on” working knowledge of basic sheet metal hand tools and performing basic layout skills per engineering sketches and drawings
• Die forming press experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Detect and determine causes of defects (e.g., cracking, splitting) in parts and recommend changes to tools or materials to prevent imperfections.
• Fabricate parts using deep draw and reverse draw dies as required.
• Follow established shop procedures for managing punch press tools, dies, and fixtures, including receiving, storing, and issuing.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to approved methods, maintain personal and tool certification, and consult with supervisors and team leaders on process or job-related issues.
• Layout own work, compute material stretches out, and determine the sequence of operations to set up, operate, and adjust all types and sizes of power brakes and punch/hydraulic presses for forming sheet metals and parts.
• Notify the tool crib attendant when tools are worn or unusable for repair or replacement.
• Perform hot forming and operate automated finish machines to deburr and descale parts.
• Perform safety checks on machines, ensuring the area is clear of obstacles and that safety features are properly attached.
• Perform tool tryouts on contract tools, checking setups to ensure finished forming meets quality requirements and specifications.
• Set up presses and safety guards for lower-graded punch press operators as needed.
• Straighten sheet metals and parts and adjust brakes for proper machine strike.
• Use hand and power tools, checking fixtures, and precision measuring instruments to accomplish assigned work.
• Use precision measurement tools to ensure parts are within tolerance and perform first part checks, checking for part symmetry and adjusting part stops as needed.
• Verify temperature accuracy for hot dies using temperature sticks or pyrometers and select appropriate heating elements for hot dies.
• Work from drawings and work orders to determine the sequence of press operations and select necessary dies and fixtures.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Commitment to safety and quality standards
• Possess strong technical skills

Work Environment

• Able to lift 35 lbs.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

Benefits/Perks

• The company provides 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.

Employer’s Statement

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.