Tooling Mechanic
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Tooling Mechanic
Company:
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Tooling Mechanic to support the Tooling & Emergent Operations Team in Berkeley, MO!
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.
PositionResponsibilities
- 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
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications- 3+ years of experience working in a machining environment
- High school graduate or GED
- 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)
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free WorkplaceBoeing 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- This is a union-represented position
- This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement
- The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
- 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 (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
The candidate must be able to work any shift assigned
RelocationRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Total RewardsAt 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.
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