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Posted date: Jul 09, 2025
Category: All Hourly Unions
Location: Tukwila, WA
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.The Boeing Company is seeking a Model Maker to join ourTest and Evaluation team in Tukwila, WA.
Position Responsibilities:
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 and in the field
Employment in this position requires fine finger manipulation, flexion/extension, handling, lifting up to 30 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
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
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 mix resin and catalyst, build up in layers to obtain specified thickness and weight, applying gel-coat, fabricating and attaching stiffeners
Fabricate or repair epoxy resin model or part from mold by applying parting agent, correctly mixing resin and catalyst, make pour
Fabricate parts (e.g., landing gear doors, spoilers, instrumentation panels) from sheet metal using, shear, saw and break form
Fabricate, assemble, and install pressure and temperature test tubes (e.g., Rake assembly) in models, braze and or epoxy
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 as well as mills and lathes
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
Install test instruments (e.g., balance) into model
Torque to engineering specifications
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
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
Operate various types of woodworking tools (e.g., Table Saws, Band Saws, Planer, Router)
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Travel up to 25% of the time will be necessary, as required.
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
1+ years of experience with conventional lathe, milling, precision measuring, power, pneumatic and hand tools
1+ years of experience with drilling, tapping, fitting, forming, sanding and polishing
1+ years of experience with reading and working from blueprints, sketches and plans
1+ years of experience with spray painting (on the job or in an educational environment)
Capable of traveling 25% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with brazing, soldering and/or welding
Experience operating a CNC machine
Experience with precision hand finishing
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Union:
This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.
Pay & Benefits:
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: $33.00/hour to start for new union members, with the potential to earn up to $55.65/hour for current union members
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 24, 2025
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 1st 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.
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