Assembly Mechanic-Composite Fabrication

Assembly Mechanic-Composite Fabrication

Company :

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis has a number of openings for Assembly Mechanic-Composite Fabrication to support our 777x Composite Team.

Assembly Mechanic encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications : Inspector Assembly Sub-Assembly Precision Mechanic Aircraft Production Mechanic Electrical and Radio Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter.

Individual job duties may include but are not limited to :

Composite Drilling

Tooling Preparation

Machine set up and operation

Overhead crane operation

Forklift and tug operation

Assemble precision assemblies set up and operate ream fixtures to drill ream countersink spot face hone and bore for mating major assemblies.

Setup and operate shot peen equipment and accessories for stress relieving assemblies as required.

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 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 lighting circuits power plant systems wing fold circuits missile launch racks aircraft instrumentation provide flight test instrumentation fire wiring system fuel system.

Assemble install check out physical characteristics and modify wire bundles to aircraft of aircraft mock ups.

Bench assemble electrical or electronic components and conductors into electrical units and systems before methods and procedures have been established.

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 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.

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

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 Person includes US Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

1 years of experience in manufacturing environment

1 years of experience operating equipment where you need to continuously monitor the equipment to ensure it is operating correctly

1 years of experience using hand tools and / or hand-held power tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Experience with Lean Principles

Experience working in composites fabrication soldering assembly or autoclave

Experience working with composites and / or composite manufacturing

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 that will be 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.

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range : $24.00 / hourly - $30.65 / hourly

Language Requirements :

Not Applicable

Education : Not Applicable

Relocation :

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement :

Safety Sensitive :

Security Clearance :

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship :

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift :

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Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Diesel Engine Repair,Mechanical Knowledge,Air Brake,Alignment,Automotive Diagnostics,Automotive Repair,Maintenance,Welding,Hydraulics,Equipment Repair,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1