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Assembly Mechanic - Quality Inspector

Salary

$20.65/hour - $30.65/hour

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Description

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

The Assembly Mechanic - Quality Inspector role supports the Inspection Program and encompasses various job classifications, including Inspector Assembly, Sub-Assembly Precision, Mechanic Aircraft Production, Mechanic Electrical and Radio, and Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble precision assemblies, set up and operate ream fixtures to 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 as required
  • Assemble a variety of production aircraft and spacecraft parts and 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 aircraft and/or spacecraft support equipment structures
  • Perform skilled assembly operations such as shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning
  • Perform Operation Verification Surveillances on technicians
  • Generate, coordinate, and complete NCR tags

Basic Qualifications:

  • More than 1 year of assembly experience
  • More than 1 year of experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aircraft assembly experience
  • Quality Inspector experience

Total Rewards:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Summary pay range: $20.65/hour - $30.65/hour
  • Benefits programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and more

Additional Information:

  • This is a full-time position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement
  • New hires may be required to attend training upon start
  • Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period
  • The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • aircraft assembly
  • quality inspector experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EXTERNAL_CAREERS/job/USA---Berkeley-MO/Assembly-Mechanic---Quality-Inspector_JR2026527975

Apply on Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)