Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Aerial Refueling Boom Shop - KC-46 Tanker
Everett
Saturday, 13 June 2026
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 Defense is currently seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic to support the Aerial Refueling Boom Shop for the KC-46 Tanker in Everett, Washington. As an Aircraft Structures Mechanic you will work within a final assembly/fabrication environment by drawing on knowledge acquired from training and certification classes to complete your daily assigned work. By interpreting drawings and reading/comprehending work instructions you will be responsible for identifying your work (task) location on the airplane/part/tooling and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect-free work. Job duties included but are not limited to:Use a computer in a production environment. Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications. Assemble and install to structural components and sub-assemblies to join larger assemblies. Components may be metal or composites or a combination. Use locating points found by utilizing station lines and index points and without jigs, fixtures or tooling, as required. Appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task you are performing. Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., scissors lifts and snorkel lifts), to locate parts/assemblies into position or to perform assembly work. Use drills and high impact vibratory tools (bucking, riveting), in addition to screwdrivers, huck pullers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, torque wrenches, crimpers and cable tools. Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes. Once your work is completed per testing requirement, you’ll inspect your work for quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris). This position is expected to be 100% onsite. This position is for 2nd Shift. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered. Basic Qualifications (Required):Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. Must be able to work any shift. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, kneel, bending at the waist, and walking. Experience with Hand Tools. Experience with reading and understanding blueprints and drawings. Must have basic computer skills and ability to input data. Preferred Qualifications:Aerospace or Mechanical experience preferred. Experience in a Manufacturing and production environment. Experience with Functional Test and trouble shooting. Relocation:This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.