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Sealer Aircraft Integral Fuel Tank Components - 58303 at BOEING summary:

The Sealer Aircraft Integral Fuel Tank Components specialist at Boeing is responsible for applying sealants, cleaning surfaces, and preparing fuel tank components for leak tests to ensure safety and quality standards. This role involves interpreting blueprints, performing rework, applying corrosion preventative seals, and assisting with pressure testing operations while maintaining regulatory compliance. The position requires physical dexterity, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

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 Airlines is excited to offer opportunities for a Sealer Aircraft Integral Fuel Tank Components to join our Joint and Installation team in Everett and Renton , Washington .

As a Sealer for Aircraft Integral Fuel Tank Components, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in the sealing and assembly processes. Your responsibilities will include working from blueprints and specifications to clean surfaces, apply sealants, and prepare fuel vents for leak tests. You will also perform necessary rework and apply corrosion preventative seals to maintain the integrity of fuel tank components. Attention to detail is essential as you assist with pressure testing operations and coordinate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure seamless communication across shifts.

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work from blueprints, documents, standards, and other required specifications to complete assigned tasks.
• Obtain daily work assignments from the team leader or supervisor and read Installation Plans and applicable drawings to determine work areas.
• Select appropriate cleaning solvents and clean interior and exterior surfaces prior to sealing.
• Load sealing guns and clean sealing equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
• Hand mix sealant as required and perform rework or pickups on assigned assemblies.
• Assist with pressure testing operations as assigned.
• Use specified agents and procedures for tasks such as removing protective coatings, applying corrosion inhibitors, and reactivating paint surfaces.
• Ensure proper grounding of the aircraft prior to cleaning operations and set up ventilation equipment to supply fresh air in work areas.
• Keep supervisors informed of progress and coordinate information with employees on other shifts.
• Mask areas as required to facilitate corrosion removal or painting operations.
• Prepare fuel vents for leak tests and restore them to normal after testing.
• Apply corrosion preventative seal as required and measure, layout, and apply aerodynamic seals to skin gaps on leading and trailing edge panels.
• Submit completed jobs or in-process checks to inspectors for acceptance or rejection.
• Apply decals, metalcals, placards, and charts to specific locations on parts and assemblies as required.

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. § 120.15 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 :

• 1+ years of experience with paints, coatings, finishes, and/or sealants.

• Experience in handling chemicals and/or hazardous materials.

• Experience in prepping, cleaning, and painting various surfaces in industrial, commercial, or academic settings.

• Experience working from heights & using fall protection equipment with weight limitations.

• Experience with safety process and/or procedures in a manufacturing or operations environment.

• Experience working with tools and following work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience performing aerospace sealing.

• Enrolled in a Boeing partnered manufacturing related high school or community and technology college academic program.

• Completed 1+ year of aerospace sealing in high school or community and technology college academic program.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement :

• This position is for a variety of shifts

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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range : $23.32 per hour - $51.82 per hour.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 27, 2026

Language Requirements

English Preferred

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 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.

Keywords:

aircraft sealing, fuel tank components, sealants application, aerospace manufacturing, quality assurance, pressure testing, corrosion prevention, blueprint reading, safety compliance, aerospace assembly

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Live in, Immediate start, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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