Model Maker -CompanyThe Boeing CompanyJob ID1800031074Date posted04/25/2018 LocationTukwilaWashingtonUnited States Job Description Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. Position Description: Model makers will build models to scale, such as aircraft, missiles and engines from various materials (e.g., aluminum, steel, wood and fiberglass). Assist in various types of wind tunnel tests (e.g., Aerodynamic, Flutter and Force). Work can be performed at remote sites, both foreign and domestic, or at the factory. Employment in this position requires finger manipulation, flexion/extension, handling, lifting less than 10 lbs, rotation of head/neck, sitting, standing, walking, contact with metals, plastics and solvents, exposure to noise and atmospheric conditions, and the use of personal safety gear for face/eye, ears and feet. Duties and Responsibilities: -Obtain assignment/work from lead, supervisor, tie-in book or from ready to work order (W/O) file. -Work priority is determined by schedule date on order, or lead/supervisor. -Obtain appropriate drawings, specification documents and/or sketches, using computing systems (e.g., Bold/Web) to retrieve information if drawings, sketches, and/or documents are not with W/O. -Read W/O and blueprints to determine what has to be done and what types of material will be required to fabricate model (e.g., aluminum, steel, balsa wood, fiberglass). -Plan and sequence work and perform layout where true views exist. -Heat-treat material to proper temperature per BAC specification using heat treat oven, as required. -Identify and select necessary equipment from shop storage area or tool room such as bombsights, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, depth gage, tooling angle blocks and cubes. -Verify current tool certification dates. Use shop math, geometry, and/or basic trigonometry to calculate dimensions to fabricate parts. Set-up, operate and adjust numerous types of machine tools (e.g., C.N.C. and conventional lathes and milling machines) to machine parts from various types of material. -Fabricate or repair laminated fiberglass, or balsa wood models by cutting material to size, correctly mixing resin and catalyst, build up in layers to obtain specified thickness and weight, applying gel-coat, fabricating and attaching stiffeners, as required. Fabricate or repair epoxy resin model or part from mold by applying parting agent, correctly mixing resin and catalyst, make pour as required. -Fabricate parts (e.g., landing gear doors, spoilers, instrumentation panels) from sheet metal using, shear, saw and break form, as required. -Fabricate, assemble, and install pressure and temperature test tubes (e.g., Rake assembly) in models, braze and or epoxy, as required. -Make parts removable and interchangeable from model. -Drill and tap holes in parts for attach bolts and drill and ream holes for dowels. -Fabricate and assemble parts/model using hand tools. -Shape with files and sanding paper to ensure exact contour, smoothness, fair, weight and scale within tolerance. -Apply finish to model by painting per drawing specifications, as required. Install test instruments (e.g., balance) into model. -Torque to engineering specifications, as required. -Assist in the installation and removal of model in various types and sizes of wind tunnels (e.g., Transonic, Supersonic, Icing, and Low Speed) for testing purposes. -Make adjustments to model during wind tunnel and vacuum chamber testing, work with customer, instrumentation technician, and engineering lab, as directed. -Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., lubricants, paints, epoxies, adhesives, and solvents) in approved manner (per Material Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment as required. Operate various types of woodworking tools (e.g., Table Saws, Band Saws, Planer, Router 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. Division Engineering Test and Tech Relocation Assistance Available No. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. Qualifications Typical Education: -High school graduate or GED preferred. Required Skills & Experience: -Three (3) years of directly related experience required in an industrial environment. -Experience with drill presses, mills, sanders and lathes. -Mathematical aptitude. -Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings. -Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools. Other Relevant Information and Requirements: -US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. -Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP. -This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement. Experience Level Individual Contributor Job Type Standard Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time Contingent Upon Program Award No Union Yes Job Code 03609