Assembly Mechanic-Structures

Company:

Job ID:

00000424111

Date Posted:

2024-08-12

Location:

USA - Berkeley, MO, USA - Mascoutah, IL

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space, and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis/Berkeley, MO and Mascoutah, IL has a number of openings for Structural Assembly Mechanics supporting multiple programs.

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Structural Assembly Mechanic to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to assemble, install, and test structural components and systems according to engineering specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural assembly, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Individual job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to understand assembly requirements for structural components.
• Assemble structural components, including beams, frames, panels, brackets, and other structural elements, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Assemble precision assemblies, set up and operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, countersink, spot face, hone and bore for mating major assemblies.
• Install press fit bushings and force fit bushings. File, fit, hone, ream, drill, tap, saw, burr and adjust.
• Assemble a variety of production aircraft and spacecraft parts and install aircraft equipment, support equipment or power plant equipment.
• Install structural components into production aircraft ensuring proper alignment and connection.
• Test assembled structural systems to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with quality standards.
• Assemble aircraft and/or spacecraft structures or aircraft and/or spacecraft support equipment structures with or without the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, reaming, countersinking, stop countersinking, dimpling as assigned, burring, fastening, filing, filling, fitting, aligning, trimming, shimming and remove surface defects as assigned.
• Perform skilled assembly operations such as: shimming, fitting, trimming and aligning which may vary considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major assemblies; realigning or replacing ribs, bulkheads or stringers in skinned assemblies; establishing from blue-prints with or without firm callouts, butt, center, chord, station and water lines; blind pick up of hole locations for blank parts from existing structure; correcting cans, buckles, wrinkles in outer skins and remove surface defects as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair structural malfunctions or defects in assembled systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to identify and resolve design or assembly issues.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly activities, including component inventory, work orders, and test results.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location option.

The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job:

Limited (0-1 Hrs) Crawling, Lying Down (back, front, side), Forceful grasping, Occasional (1-3 Hrs) Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting up to 35lbs, Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, squatting, reaching. The position may have frequent (3-6 hrs) exposure to Noise. Exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, moving parts and occasional exposure to high/exposed places. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 35 lbs. Frequent standing, reaching, handling, and turning. Working on elevated and/or uneven surfaces. This position requires eye, hearing and other personal protective equipment, frequent (up to 8 hours) of standing, occasional (1-3 Hrs) climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and working on ladders. Use of personal protective equipment for face/eyes and ears may be required.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

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 (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience with aircraft structural parts fabrication, assembly processes and procedures
• Experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aircraft assembly experience.
• Experience in aerospace systems or structures
• Experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Experience working with hand and power tools such as drills, sanders and saws

Typical Education / Experience:

High school graduate or GED. Prefer a minimum of one (1) or more years of related work experience.

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. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment.  Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

Bonus amount: US dollars (USD) $1,500

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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.

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: $20.65/$30.65 Hour to start, with maximum potential to earn $44.57/Hour top pay.

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 30, 2024.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Hourly

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

D4101-RG

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