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Tooling Mechanic

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025445524 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date Feb. 23, 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.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate, maintain, modify, & install various forms of tooling, such as production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, fabrication equipment, etc. in collaboration with engineering design teams, production operations, and production engineering

  • 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, Blueprint Reading, CNC machining, Welding, Composites Modification, Tooling Inspection, Laser Tracking, and much more

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience working in a tool fabrication

  • 1+ years of experience working in a CNC machine shop environment

  • High school graduate or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Technical trade school certificate/degree (Or appropriate apprenticeship completion)

  • 1+ years of experience in programming & operating CNC machinery

  • Experience with CAD/CAM Software (MasterCAM, NX, Catia, etc.)

  • Experience with Aerospace tool fabrication

  • Experience using manual fabrication machines and equipment, e.g., Knee Mills, Gear Lathes, Surface Grinders, Drill Press, Overhead Crain, Fork Lifts…Etc.

  • Experience using inspection tools, e.g., Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges, CMMs, Laser Trackers, Portable Arms, Optical Comparators…Etc.

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. 

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. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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/hourly – $30.65/hourly


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 03, 2025


Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.


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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