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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Machine Repair Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 12/18/26
$46 - $61.01/hr
Mid
Renton, WA, USA+7 moreMore locations: Tukwila, WA, USA | Everett, WA, USA | Auburn, WA, USA | Algona, WA, USA | Kent, WA, USA | Puyallup, WA, USA | SeaTac, WA, USA
In Person100% onsite at one of the listed Washington locations; relocation may be available based on eligibility.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as a CNC machine repair mechanic, manufacturing building systems mechanic, or general equipment repair mechanic, including pump repairs, ship repairs, large farming equipment, or military equipment.
  • Willingness to work at heights up to 125 feet above ground level and pass Fall Protection Training.
  • Willingness to work overtime based on business requirements.
  • Successful completion of the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process is required.
  • High school graduation or GED is preferred.
  • Experience testing and diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components, as well as test equipment, is preferred.
  • Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematics, and diagrams is preferred.
  • Ability to work around electromagnetic fields produced by various types of production equipment is preferred.
  • Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person is required.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on factory machinery, including numerically controlled and computer numerically controlled machine tools and controllers, gearboxes, stationary generator sets, and machine accessories, using various types of test equipment.
  • Develop maintenance procedures when documentation is unavailable, and devise and make tools to facilitate work.
  • Obtain job assignments from data systems, management, or engineers.
  • Review and interpret work orders, tie-ins, technical manuals, and machine operations; communicate with production employees to determine the appropriate craft skills and repairs needed to return machines to production readiness.
  • Obtain and analyze drawings, sketches, hydraulic schematics, and specifications needed to perform assigned work and preventive and predictive maintenance inspections.
  • Maintain and repair equipment, conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, and execute mechanical hardware upgrades.
  • Communicate repair progress, parts procurement, and estimated completion times to customers.
  • Troubleshoot and replace faulty equipment, and assemble and rebuild plant machinery, including numerically controlled machines, robotics and end effectors, modular assembly equipment, precision-built machines, material handling equipment, ground support equipment, stationary generator sets, and process equipment.
  • Use personal safety gear to protect the face and eyes, hands and arms, and feet while performing job duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience testing and diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components, as well as test equipment.
  • Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematics, and diagrams.
  • Ability to work around electromagnetic fields produced by various types of production equipment.
  • High school graduation or GED.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Boeing's turnaround is advancing, but cash is arriving more slowly than Wall Street wants. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $24.2 billion, up 4% year over year. Its adjusted loss narrowed to $0.34 per share from $7.47, and free cash flow rose to $464 million from $238 million. Backlog hit a record $745 billion, including more than 6,300 commercial aircraft. Still, Commercial Airplanes posted a $697 million operating loss and a negative 6.5% margin, hurt by delivery mix, higher supply-chain costs and spending on future production increases. Analysts are split. Jefferies cut its free cash flow forecasts to $2.2 billion for 2026, $4.8 billion for 2027, and $8 billion for 2028. Operationally, the FAA has certified the 737-7 and 737-10, and net debt has fallen to roughly $25 billion.

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Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing narrows Q3 loss to $0.34 a share as revenue hits $24.19B, but misses estimates

Boeing narrowed its third-quarter loss sharply, though results missed analyst estimates and its shares fell 9.4%. Core loss was $0.34 per share, against $7.47 a year earlier and a forecast loss of $0.25. Revenue rose 4% to $24.19 billion, short of the $24.39 billion consensus. Defense, Space & Security revenue climbed 15% to $7.94 billion, and Global Services rose 4% to $5.57 billion. Commercial Airplanes revenue fell 3% to $10.72 billion, with an operating loss of $697 million. Boeing delivered 161 commercial aircraft and booked 300 net orders. Its backlog hit a record $745 billion. Chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg said the company still has "more work to do.

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Oct 27th, 2026
Boeing's Q3 loss widens to $0.26 a share as $697M commercial jet loss offsets 4% revenue growth

Boeing shares fell in early US trading on Tuesday after the company reported a third-quarter loss of $0.26 per share, wider than the $0.21 analysts expected. Revenue rose 4% year over year to $24.19 billion, above the $23.85 billion forecast. Its commercial airplanes division lost $697 million, against expectations of about $360.8 million. Engine delivery delays continue to hold back 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner output. Defence revenue climbed 15% to $7.94 billion, and Boeing won the US Navy's F/A-XX fighter contract. Free cash flow was $464 million, beating the $325.1 million consensus. Net debt stood at $25.2 billion. Vertical Research Partners noted the commercial loss was far smaller than a year earlier, when Boeing took a $4.9 billion charge on its 777-9 programme.

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Oct 24th, 2026
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Boeing won US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 737 MAX 10 on October 20, but a supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for nearly two months. The jet, which seats up to 230 passengers, has more than 1,555 orders, over 30% of Boeing's 737 backlog. Boeing alleged that Florida supplier Vaero stopped shipping wing rib kits. The disruption cost as much as $6.5 million per day and hit 767 output, including KC-46 tankers. The two sides settled in late September, but 777 freighter production had not restarted as of October 23. Boeing posted a second-quarter core loss of $0.76 per share on revenue of $24.6 billion, up 67%. Its backlog reached a record $715 billion. Shares closed at $188 on October 23, near the 52-week low of $177. Boeing reports third-quarter results on October 27.