Welder - Tubes and Ducts - W4409

Job 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.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Welder - Tubes and Ducts, to join our Welding team in Algona and Auburn, Washington.
As a Welder specializing in ducts and reservoirs, you will be an integral part of our manufacturing team, responsible for the precise fabrication and assembly of critical components that contribute to our innovative aviation solutions. Your expertise in various welding techniques and your ability to work with diverse metals and alloys will ensure that our products meet the highest quality and performance standards. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers and other skilled professionals to bring designs to life while continuously improving processes and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards and ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities:

• Execute machine welding techniques, including plasma arc, gas tungsten arc, electro slag, gas metal arc, and submerged arc welding. Make necessary adjustments during the welding process to accommodate variations in thickness, misalignment, gaps, equipment anomalies, and assembly fit-up
• Select appropriate electrodes, gas cups, weld current, arc voltage, travel speed, gas flow, wire size, and feed rate according to the weld schedule or provided specifications, ensuring accurate seam tracking as needed
• Set up and align workpieces in welding fixtures, blocking parts as necessary to ensure stability and precision during the welding process
• Utilize various types of welding equipment, selecting the proper tips, electrodes, voltage, amperage, pressure, and flux, while determining the most effective welding method for each task
• Plan the sequence of welding operations to maximize accessibility, ensuring that the final welds are performed last on complete assemblies for optimal efficiency
• Prepare for and follow up on welding tasks by cleaning, chipping, grinding, and wire brushing materials. Repair defects in welds and perform brazing and hard soldering as required
• Conduct flame hardening, annealing, bending, and forming of details and assemblies as necessary to meet project specifications
• Interpret and work from prints, sketches, specifications, and both verbal and written instructions to ensure accurate execution of tasks
• Demonstrate welding proficiency as required, showcasing skills and techniques to meet quality standards
• Maintain all necessary certifications, licenses, or permits required to perform welding assignments effectively
• Proactively request repairs and maintenance for welding equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions and minimize downtime

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. "US Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via "Find Jobs" in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).
Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• 1+ years of experience working with Microsoft Office (excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8 hour shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Welding certificate from a Technical School
• 3+ years of Tig experience
• 3+ years of experience in welding

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education & Experience:

• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• This role offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
Union Representation Statement:
The IUOE 286W Welders Collective Bargaining agreement governs this hourly position.
Shift Work Statement:

• This role is primarily second shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency
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: $33.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $61.01/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 29, 2026
Language Requirements
English Preferred
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for variable 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.