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Fabrication Specialist Team Lead

Boeing.com

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Orangeburg, SC, United States

Full Time

Fabrication Specialist Team Lead

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The Boeing CompanyBoeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Team Lead - Fabrication Specialist (Level C) on 2nd shift. These onsite positions will support the Fabrication Team in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

The Team Leads will perform tasks in the following areas: pre-shift planning, crew meetings, compliance, team status updates, labor loss production mitigation, training, process improvement and Lean/BPS. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Builds effective resource plans
  • Performs composite lay-up, fabrication tasks
  • Uses extensive knowledge to perform load, set-up, cleaning, and operation of machines
  • Identifies and communicates risks to First Line Leader
  • Updates and communicates BPS metrics
  • Identifies KPI, LMS kaizen improvement actions, and follows up with actions and tasks associated at weekly Kamishibai and Gemba walks
  • Assigns daily work; leads team in daily safety check-in
  • Monitors and reports daily progress to plan
  • Works with support organizations and First Line Leader to mitigate performance risk
  • Documents and communicates shift turnover
  • Establishes overtime requirements and staffing
  • Responsible for monitoring and control of 5S; utilizes Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) and coordinates with Line Side Control Center (LSCC) to address issues
  • Creates standardized work instructions
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and support teammates to improve their job performance, to include identifying training
  • Responsible for BPS process improvements
  • Exhibits Boeing Seek, Speak, and Listen behaviors

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Willingness and ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) including weekends, holidays or overtime based on business needs
  • 1+ years of aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing experience
  • 1+ years of fabrication operations experience
  • 1+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • Must maintain certifications to perform the job

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Previous Team Lead experience
  • 1+ years of machine shop experience (machine shop processes, geometric dimensioning tolerances, and machining capabilities of different types of materials)
  • 1+ years of experience leading production system and process improvements (i.e. Lean, BPS, job practices, techniques, and standards)
  • Ability to inspire and energize others
  • Problem Solving Skills

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 first 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: $61,200 - 64,500​

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Fabrication Specialist Team Lead

Office

Orangeburg, SC, United States

Full Time

October 3, 2025

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