Tool Maker - 75506

About the Position

Tool Maker - 75506

Renton, Washington; Everett, Washington; Auburn, Washington

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 Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for a Tool Maker C to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in Renton, Everett, and Auburn, Washington.

In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technology and advanced materials to create, maintain, and enhance the essential tools that enable the production of world-class aircraft. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes, supporting teams across multiple disciplines. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a dynamic environment where attention to detail, creativity, and teamwork drive success every day.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, 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 be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Sequence, layout, fabricate, assemble, repair, rework, and maintain tools of various types and materials, following written or verbal instructions.
• Retrieve and interpret tool and engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, production parts, computing systems (e.g., MAPS, REDARS, Catia, Enovia), MES data, shop notes, 3D models, and verbal instructions to determine work scope and required tools.
• Use all types of power equipment (handheld and floor-mounted) and perform bench work including cutting, grinding, shaping, bending, drilling, tapping, wiring, lay-up, plumbing, weld prep, and hand finishing.
• Apply shop math, including trigonometry and geometry, to calculate dimensions and complete assignments accurately.
• Select, verify, and use appropriate tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, conventional optics, 3D metrology systems) to ensure parts and tools meet specifications and provide quality data.
• Coordinate and communicate with customers, suppliers, associates, and engineering to resolve issues, seek guidance, and improve Boeing processes; initiate or monitor Action Requests (AR), Non-Conformance Records (NCRs), or ShipSide Action Tracker (SAT) as needed.
• Ensure availability of all parts, materials, and tools; coordinate ordering and tool certification verification.
• Perform Standing Tool Orders (STO) by repairing or replacing minor tool features and provide tooling assistance for layout and production part locating when tooling is unavailable.
• Fabricate or repair laminated fiberglass tools and assist in building plaster mandrels and mockups, including mixing, pouring, assembling, contouring, and dimensional checking.
• Prepare and install Master, Secondary, or Facility Gauges for routine maintenance or rework.
• Install instruction placards and identify tools using various marking and labeling methods (painting, tagging, stenciling, stamping, engraving, etc.).
• Inspect work after each operation and upon completion to ensure compliance with specifications; submit in-process checks and assist Quality Assurance inspectors with final checks and documentation.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely, following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Boeing requirements, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain personal training, certifications, and tool certifications as required.
• Follow and complete correct Installation Plans (IP) in CMES or Velocity when performing Production Assist jobs.
• Validate capital equipment tooling requirements using metrology tools.

Requirements

• Experience in machine shop processes, geometric dimensioning & tolerances, and machining capabilities of different types of materials.
• Experience working with hand tools, powered hand tools, or floor mounted power tools; such as drills, sanders, saws, etc.
• Experience reading and working from blueprints, sketches, and plans.
• Experience using basic math (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Nice to Have

• Experience in fabrication tooling, working with tooling and tooling processes, or working in a tooling technical field.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with overhead/gantry cranes and powered industrial trucks.
• Capable of working any shift.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $26.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $56.36/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

About the Company

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.