Tooling Mechanic - Structure Fabrication

Job Description

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity in Berkeley, MO, for a Tooling Mechanic – Large Structure Fabrication.

• Large structure fabrication and assembly is the primary responsibility of this position
• Fabricate, maintain, modify, & install various forms of tooling, such as large and small engineering test fixtures, fabrication equipment, etc. in collaboration with engineering design teams
• Utilize manual equipment to fabricate or modify various tooling components (Examples: Marvel saw, surface grinder, drill press, etc.)
• Other responsibilities to include:
  Blueprint Reading, Tooling Inspection, 3D Model Interrogation, Machining, Welding, Laser Tracking

• 1+ years’ experience in large structure fabrication, iron working, or as a millwright
• High school diploma or GED

• 3+ years of experience iron working or working in a structure or tool fabrication environment
• Experience with safe heavy load lifting via forktrucks, mobile or overhead cranes
• Certificate or Degree or Technical Trade School Certificate (Or appropriate apprenticeship completion)
• Experience with Verisurf software
• Experience using manual inspection and CPU driven equipment such Laser Trackers

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
• 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 any required training and the probationary period.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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.

This position requires candidates to work any shift depending on business needs

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

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.

Summary Pay Range: $30.00/hour - $53.27/hour

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 12, 2026

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.