Tooling Mechanic

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Tooling Mechanic to support the Operations Team in Hazelwood, MO. We are committed to providing our team with 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.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, maintain, modify, and install various forms of tooling, such as production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, and fabrication equipment, 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.
• Program, set up, and machine parts on 3- and 5-axis mills, lathes, and live tooling lathes.
• Utilize manual equipment to fabricate or modify various tooling components (e.g., Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, surface grinder, drill press).
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration, blueprint reading, CNC machining, welding, composites modification, tooling inspection, laser tracking, CMM, and portable arm operations.

Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience working in a machining environment.
• 1+ years’ experience as a machine operator with CNC programs.
• Experience using a complete set of toolmaker shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision grinding, polishing, and fitting).
• 1+ years’ experience with 5-axis and 3-axis NC/CNC milling machines.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required). An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance post-start is required.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, equivalent trade school certificate, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing, fabrication, assembly processes, and technologies.
• Experience in CAD/CAM software (CATIA, Vericut simulation, MasterCAM).
• Experience operating metrology devices such as CMM, Arm, or Laser Tracker using CAD-based metrology software.

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• 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.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $30.00/hour – $53.27/hour.

Schedule

• This is an hourly, union-represented position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned.
• New hires and employees transferring from non-union positions may be required to attend training upon start and will be on probation for 120 calendar days.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite at the Hazelwood, MO location.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.