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 seeking Product Protection Specialists to join the 787 production teams working in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift!
This role offers an exciting opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing assembly environment. Team members will leverage their prior experience, and the knowledge gained from training on attention to detail, interiors protection and cleaning to complete daily assigned tasks effectively.
Individuals will be responsible for identifying their work locations and executing daily tasks focused on protecting valuable parts and critical work areas within the 787 airplane. Attention to detail and working compliantly is critical to ensure defect-free work. This position is an opportunity to contribute to the future of aviation as a part of a team focused on protecting and keeping the build of Boeing airplanes defect-free!
Primary Responsibilities:
Must have the ability to complete a New Hire Training Cycle Flow to maintain standards required to perform daily tasking on the product protection team.
Receive daily cleaning and protection assignments: clean, protect and implement clean as you go requirements on the airplane.
Ensure your work and the work of mechanics on and around the airplane protects the airplane to the highest standard.
Walk the airplane and areas around the airplane continuously, ensuring and implementing Boeing Quality and Compliance standards related to product protection.
Ability to adhere to high standards of safety and quality.
Comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Contribute to implementation of innovative product protection projects through build of new tools
Wear required protective clothing/equipment for the task you are performing.
Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, scissor lift and aerial lifts).
Be able to climb/balance (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawl/crouch (squat).
Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and potential exposure to constant noise.
Lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), handle, kneel, bend at the waist, reach (overhead), rotate head/neck, stand, twist at the waist and walk.
Set up and validate jigs and other tooling setup.
Perform various fastener installation/removal tools and techniques.
Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. You will receive an email invitation at the address you provided in your application. From the date of the invitation, you will have 5 days to complete the assessment. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Ability to work a variable shift.
Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion and extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
Ability to lift/carry up to 10-35 pounds.
Ability to work in confined space.
6 months of experience with precision cleaning of hardware.
6 months of experience with general custodial experience with exemplary attention to detail.
6 months experience using software applications for internet navigation, email, Microsoft Suite and/or other specialized computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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.
Shift:
This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation is needed.
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: $48,000 - $49,000
When Applying:
Please review every aspect of your application carefully prior to submitting to ensure accuracy.
If your formal education is in the field you are applying for please include that time in your total years of experience.
Prior to uploading your resume, please ensure it is in one of the following formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, or TXT.
Use your most accurate contact information on your application to include your full address.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 09, 2026
Export Control Requirements: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
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.
