Process Mechanic-Tube Bender

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Process Mechanic - Tube Bender. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options and must meet Export Control compliance requirements as a “US Person” (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

This is an hourly position governed by the IAM 837 Collective Bargaining agreement. New hires may be required to attend training and complete a 120-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power-operated NC-controlled tube benders.
• Inspect, pressure test, clean (vapor degrease), swage, square, burr, mark, finish trim, cut, identify, mask, cap, preserve, and apply color identification to tubes.
• Install various types of fittings, including Wiggins, Dynatube, DME, Gamah, Ringlok, Perma Swage, Cryofit, Sierracin Harrison, and AN.
• Perform end form operations such as sizing, veiling, beading, shrinking, saddling, flaring, expanding, and reducing.
• Route and trial fit tubes on aircraft and mock-ups to determine size and shape.
• Read and work from blueprints, visual aids, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Use hand tools, power tools, equipment, and measuring instruments, including tube benders, coordinate measuring machines, band saws, manual benders, swaging machines, pressure test benches, vapor degreasers, micrometers, protractors, and calipers.
• Participate in team-based decisions, including managing daily work schedules, committing to team goals, coordinating communication, and implementing process improvements and lean best practices.
• Composite fabrication, layup, drill, and repair.
• Assemble precision assemblies, set up and operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, counter sink, spot face, hone, and bore for mating major assemblies.
• Assemble prototype assemblies with minimal engineering guidance.
• Perform engineering tests of production parts and equipment in collaboration with mechanical design, industrial engineering, and production operations.
• Partner with design to modify and fabricate tools, parts, and prototype tooling; periodically inspect tools for repair.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain documentation related to design, fabrication, and manufacturing of engineering test and production tooling and equipment.
• Bench assemble electrical or electronic components into assemblies and systems before methods and procedures are established.
• Machine new and replacement parts for precision-built tools and machine parts.
• Apply painting, fill/fair, and special coatings.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Experience with tubing and ducting manufacturing, installation, or maintenance.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Experience operating a CNC machine.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Schedule

The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $22.00–$24.15/hour.

Benefits

Boeing provides eligible employees with a Total Rewards package, including:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.