Instrumentation Technician C

Instrumentation Technician C Company: The Boeing Company At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us! Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Instrumentation Technician C to join our teams in either Tukwila, WA or Seattle, WA. In this role, you will work with blueprints, schematics, technical manuals and bulletins, National Bureau of Standards, manufacturers’ specifications, oral and written instructions. You will be installing instrumentation, primarily strain gauges and thermocouples on all models of Boeing aircraft civilian, military and space. Position Responsibilities: Receive work assignment from team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents, as required, for assignment if drawings, sketches, and documents are not with work assignment Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles used to connect various types of test and computer equipment together or test sensing equipment used to monitor and measure, for the purpose of collecting and storing data during test Set up and perform qualification test, bench test, or automatic test as required per work assignment, test document, test equipment manuals, and/or engineering instructions Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages by soldering, bonding, spot welding, or using mechanical fastening devices Use a scissor or boom lift to access areas for instrumentation installation this work is performed both inside hangars and outside on airfields Perform modification of test equipment to meet engineering configuration, as required Select proper hand, power, and/or bench tools needed to perform required operation, such as screwdrivers, pliers, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools, band saw, drill press, and sander, as required Use shop tools and any test equipment required to complete work assignment Write tie-ins, and maintain records such as work log for areas/equipment as required Devise and/or build shop aids and work around methods as necessary to test/troubleshoot systems Handle and protect components and assemblies such as static sensitive equipment in accordance with shop procedures and drawing requirements Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (ketone, naphtha, alcohol, epoxy, acids) in approved manner (in accordance with Safety Data Sheets) using personal protective equipment as required Pack electronic equipment for travel as required per drawing and Boeing applicable specifications Check work after completion of each operation to be sure job is per drawing or other instructions Put completed job or reworked job up for inspection as required Contact team leader/supervisor/engineer/planner when assistance is needed (e.g. if there is questions about drawings or paperwork, if drawings and paperwork do not match, or when any other problem arises) Maintain personal and tool certifications, as required Comply with applicable tool control policies Effectively accomplishing the tasks, duties and responsibilities of this job requires at least these attributes Ability to use precision measuring tools and test equipment and interpret results Knowledge of routing, clamping, tying, connecting and terminating wires and/or wire bundles in electrical systems and assemblies, per the appropriate electrical codes Knowledge of aircraft electrical and mechanical systems Ability to calculate and apply advanced mathematics Know and interpret data from a coordinate system to identify multiple axis and dimensional references (3-D) Ability to set up and operate floor mounted hydraulic and/or mechanical operated equipment Ability to demonstrate entry level competency in operation of PIT (Power Industrial Trucks), in a safe manner as required Ability to safely operate various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools as required Effectively communicate information Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical systems Operate various types of test equipment, perform testing and interpret results, as required Knowledge of proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials/chemicals, oils, coolants, and lubricants per government regulations and Boeing procedures Travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally.  The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job: Frequent (3-6 Hrs.) Carrying less than 10 pounds; Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffold); Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other); Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back); Handling (holding, grasping); Lifting less than 10 pounds; Reaching (overhead); Rotation of head/neck; Sitting; Standing; Walking Occasional (1-3 Hrs.) Bending at the waist; Carrying 10-35 pounds; Twisting at the waist; Use of low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding); Lying down (back, side, front); Operating of foot controls; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds; Pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds; Kneeling; Lifting 10-35 pounds; Crawling; Crouching (squatting) The following Chemicals/Materials may be requirements of this job: Frequent (3-6 Hrs.) Metals (aluminum, brass, iron, Monel, nickel, steel); Plastics (acrylic, fiberglass, graphite, resins); Sealants (latex, polysulfide, silicon); Solvents (acetone, turpentine, MEK, MPK, Isopropho); Adhesives (epoxy, acrylonitrile, organic rubber) Occasional (1-3 Hrs.) Alkalis (acid neutralizers, strong detergents); Liquid Coatings (etching mask, lacquer, penetrant d); Acids (boric, muriatic, nitric, hydrochloric) The following Environmental Conditions may be requirements of this job: Continuous (6-8 Hrs.) Noise (constant or intermittent sounds or pitch) Frequent (3-6 Hrs.) Nonionizing Radiation (sub-radio frequency, radio); Elevated Platforms (wings, lifts, cranes, ladders); Extreme Heat (ovens and furnaces) Occasional (1-3 Hrs.) Atmospheric Conditions (fumes, noxious odors, dust); Confined Spaces; Welding Equipment (Arc/Cutting, Flux-Cored, Gas-Me) The following Personal Protective Equipment may be requirements of this job: Continuous (6-8 Hrs.) Face/Eye Protection (safety glasses, goggles); Fall Protection (safety belts, harnesses, lifeline); Protective Footwear (steel-toed shoes, rubber boot) Frequent (3-6 Hrs.) Protective Headwear (welding helmets, hard hats); Hand/Arm Protection (gloves, arm protectors); Hearing Protection (ear inserts, canal caps, earmuff) This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. 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+ year of experience reading and interpreting wire harness diagrams and installation schematics 1+ year of experience in electrical (wire shop) fabrication and required processes 1+ years of experience with Soldering Electronic Components Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 3+ years of strain gaging experience 3+ years of experience in Aircraft Electrical systems Certification(s) in: Electrical (Crimping, Bond and Ground); Mechanical (Fork lift, Hand truck, Pressure/vacuum); or Safety (Electrical, Egress, Explosives) Shift: This position is for 1st shift or 2nd shift; however the candidate must be able to work any shift assigned. This position may require travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally.  Union: This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (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: $27.32/hour - $57.88/hour Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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