Aerospace Tradesperson

About the Role

Join Boeing as an Aerospace Tradesperson and become a key contributor at our advanced manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne. We foster an inclusive, respectful environment that nurtures professional growth. You will work alongside skilled teams assembling aircraft components, gaining training and experience in high-precision manufacturing of aerospace parts. No prior aerospace industry experience is necessary.

Work Shifts

• Day Shift: 6am – 2:30pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm – 11pm (includes 15% salary loading)
• Night Shift: 10pm – 6:30am (includes 30% salary loading)

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components adhering to detailed digital instructions and engineering drawings
• Maintain precise measurements and tolerances in a highly repetitive production line environment
• Perform tasks including drilling, fastening, and shimming using hand and power tools, sealants, and chemicals
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow environmental health and safety standards
• Lift objects up to 15 kilograms occasionally while working both seated and standing as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a relevant trade certification with applicable experience in your trade area
• Competent in literacy and numeracy to accurately interpret digital instructions and drawings
• Possess strong hand skills and attention to detail under repetitive conditions
• Flexibility to work day, afternoon, and night shifts as per operational needs
• Ability to collaborate within a team and also work independently meeting key performance indicators
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for hands-on, physical work
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a trade apprenticeship is advantageous

Additional Information

• Position classified under Enterprise Agreement as Base Tradesperson with a 3-month probation period
• Background checks and trade certification verification are required
• Applications accepted up to July 19, 2026, considered across multiple intakes through 2026 and 2027
• Relocation assistance is not provided and employer will not sponsor work visas
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer embracing diversity and accessibility accommodations during recruitment

Compensation and Benefits

• Structured 8-week paid training followed by on-the-job mentoring by experienced operators
• Annual gainshare bonuses, yearly salary increases per Enterprise Agreement, plus 12% superannuation and shift allowances where applicable
• Base salary progression: $101,088 from July 2026; $106,142 from July 2027; $110,919 from July 2028
• Monthly rostered day off, additional Boeing Day, and other leave entitlements supporting work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth with various pathways within the company
• Supportive team environment with accessible team leaders and management
• Free onsite secure parking and canteen facilities
• Provision of new uniforms annually including safety gear and tools
• Access to Boeing Discount Program encompassing retail, health insurance, travel, and accommodation offers
• Health and wellness programs including Employee Assistance and Industrial Athlete Programs
• Options available for salary packaging

About Boeing Aerostructures Australia

We are Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial planes such as the 737, 777, and 787. Our culture values collaboration, inclusion, safety, and innovation. We strive to advance global mobility through iconic aerospace technologies while supporting our employees’ career ambitions in a safe and dynamic environment.