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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Assembly Mechanic - Quality Inspector

Salary

$24.00/Hourly - $30.65/Hourly

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Description

We are seeking an Assembly Mechanic-Quality Inspector to join Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Hazelwood, MO.

The Assembly Mechanic encompasses various job classifications, including Inspector Assembly, Sub-Assembly Precision, Mechanic Aircraft Production, Mechanic Electrical and Radio, Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble precision assemblies using ream fixtures, drill, ream, countersink, spot face, hone, and bore for mating major assemblies.
  • Set up and operate shot peen equipment and accessories for stress relieving assemblies.
  • Install press fit bushings and force fit bushings, file, fit, hone, ream, drill, tap, saw, burr, and adjust.
  • Assemble production aircraft and spacecraft parts, install aircraft equipment, support equipment, or power plant equipment.
  • Install, operationally check out, adjust, rig, and pressure check systems.
  • Perform bench and assembly line operational check out, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment of electrical and electronic systems.
  • Assemble, install, check out physical characteristics, and modify wire bundles to aircraft or aircraft mock-ups.
  • Bench assemble electrical or electronic components and conductors into electrical units and systems.
  • Cut, identify, strip, tin, solder, attach components, and pot to prepare wire for assembly.
  • Tie, seal, and pack assembled bundles and units.
  • Install wire bundles or other electrical and electronic components in aircraft, power plants, or ground support equipment.
  • Assemble aircraft and/or spacecraft structures or support equipment structures with or without jigs and fixtures.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

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

Basic Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of Assembly Experience or relevant military assembly experience.
  • 1+ year of experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation.
  • 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing support environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aircraft assembly experience.
  • Quality Inspector experience.
  • Currently hold or have held a security clearance in the past 24 months.

Total Rewards:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off.
  • Pay range: $24.00/Hourly - $30.65/Hourly.

Skills

Required

  • assembly
  • sheet metal
  • drilling
  • countersinking
  • riveting
  • fastener installation
  • manufacturing

Nice to have

  • aircraft assembly
  • quality inspector
  • security clearance
Apply on Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)