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Tooling Mechanic

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025445408 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date Feb. 20, 2025
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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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Tooling & Emergent Operations Team has an exciting opportunity on their team in Berkeley, MO, for a Tooling Mechanic.

We are committed to providing our team 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 the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Program, setup, and machine parts on 3 and 5 axis mills, lathes, and live tooling lathes.
  • Develop, prepare and maintain all documentation related to the design, fabrication, and usage of various tooling items and their respective associated calibration equipment.
  • Utilize manual equipment to fabricate or modify various tooling components.
    (Examples: Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, surface grinder, drill press, etc.)
  • Other responsibilities may include: Equipment Maintenance & Calibration, CNC machining, Welding, Composites Modification, Tooling Inspection, Laser Tracking, and much more

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years’ of experience working in a machining environment.
  • High school graduate or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5 + years’ experience with CAD/CAM Software (MasterCAM)
  • 5+ years’ of experience in programming & operating CNC machinery (Examples: 3 and 5 axis mills, lathes, live tooling lathes)
  • Technical trade school certificate/degree (Or appropriate apprenticeship completion)
  • Experience with Okuma, Mazak, SNK, and Haas controllers
  • Experience using inspection tools, e.g., Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges, CMMs, Laser Trackers, Portable Arms, Optical Comparators…Etc.
  • Experience with Aerospace parts fabrication

Additional Information

  • The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
  • This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
  • New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment.  Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

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. 

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: $23.65/hr. - $30.65/hr. to start


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 07, 2025


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 1st 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.

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