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Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting)

Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Mesa, AZ

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The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Product Management Specialist” (Industrial Production Managers) in NY: $183k–$183k, median $183k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($41,650 - $56,350) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

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72 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist (Preparing and Painting) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Fabrication Specialist to join the Air Dominance Operations team working in the Advanced Composite Fabrication Center (ACFC) located in Mesa, AZ! This position will require strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively work with the build team to support various proprietary programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment Position Responsibilities: • Develops lay-up and assembly set-ups and techniques for the fabrication of composite structural and assemblies. • Sets up and troubleshoots composite parts for assembly or layup. • Assembles, lays up, or supports via autoclave, GFM, and other processes the fabrication of parts and components. Identify nonconforming detail parts, assemblies and processes. Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes. • Fabricate composite detail parts using various pre-preg composite materials and/or wet layup processes. Locate station lines, index points, and E.O.P lines to establish exact locations of ply installations and components. • Assemble and install detail composite and metallic components by bonding, sealing, cementing, and riveting to engineering specifications. • Set up, weigh, mix and apply composite adhesives per engineering and company specifications. • Prep and apply required release agents to composite prototype and or production tooling per company specifications. • Working knowledge of composite material bonding best practices, FOD control and prevention. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance • Must have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent • Must have related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience related work experience in Composites • Must have experience interpreting and working from blueprints, sketches and written and verbal instructions, in English • Must be able to work any shift (1st or 2nd shift) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Active Secret Clearance • Experience with set up and operate of GFM (ply cutter) • Experience with set up and operate of automated fiber placement • Experience with aerospace or automotive spray painting operations Conflict Of Interest: • Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process Travel: • This position requires travel up to 10% of the time Shift: • 1st Shift & 2nd Shift Total Rewards: 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 : Level A: $41,650 - $56,350 Level B: $49,300 - $66,700 Applicants must apply before September 15th to be considered for the position Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: High

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