Tool & Fixture Specialist

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North Charleston, SC, USA
In-Office
61K-72K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manufactures, repairs, sets up, inspects, and supports complex aerospace tools and fixtures. Designs fabrication and assembly tooling from engineering drawings or customer requests, determines manufacturing processes, reverse engineers parts, demonstrates tool functionality, and resolves tooling issues. The role requires crane certification, variable-shift availability, and full-time onsite work.
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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 (BCA) is currently seeking a Tool and Fixture Specialist to join the team in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable shift.
We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Performs complex tool setup activities (e.g., alignment, leveling)
  • Performs visual inspections on tools using appropriate documentation
  • Make major repairs
  • Manufactures assembly and fabrication tools using various manual and computer-controlled machines, hand tools and precision alignment equipment
  • Operates various factory support equipment to move materials and tools as required
  • Provides tooling support to other organizations
  • Designs various part fabrication and assembly tools per part engineering drawings or customer requests to enable production using computer or paper tool design processes
  • Determines fabrication and assembly processes for the design
  • Reverse engineers designs and fabrication processes for parts
  • Demonstrates functionality of complex fabrication and assembly tools to approve authority by manufacturing first part with new tool
  • Resolves problems with tools to produce acceptable parts and assemblies
  • Works under general direction
  • Must be crane certified

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at North Charleston, SC (BSC)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 1+ year of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and fabrication
  • 1+ year of experience with maintenance or repair of industrial equipment
  • 1+ year of experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools
  • Availability to work variable shifts, with the understanding that your assigned shift will not be confirmed until after training

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Ability to maintain a periodic maintenance program in a production environment

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift.
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: $60,500-$71,500
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
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.

Skills Required

  • 1+ year of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and fabrication
  • 1+ year of experience maintaining or repairing industrial equipment
  • 1+ year of experience in a technical or mechanical field using basic hand tools
  • Availability to work variable shifts
  • Crane certification
  • Ability to maintain a periodic maintenance program in a production environment
  • Successful completion of the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
  • Pass applicable post-offer drug and alcohol testing

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  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by specialty offerings like AccessHope cancer support, Hinge Health for musculoskeletal care, and on‑demand virtual primary care for those enrolled in Boeing plans. Mental health access via Spring Health includes no‑cost counseling and coaching sessions with first‑day eligibility for many benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full pay, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and backup child and elder care underscore a robust family‑oriented design. Policies indicate many benefits start quickly after hire, improving practical access for new parents.

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