Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS)

ToolingMechanic

$0–0k Hazelwood, Missouri, United States; Aurora, Colorado, United States; Bellevue, Washington, United States; Everett, Washington, United States; North Charleston, South Carolina, United States; Fort Walton, Florida, United States; Huntsville, Alabama, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Mesa, Arizona, United States; Plano, Texas, United States; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Tooling Mechanic at Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS). Skills: Tooling Fabrication, Tooling Maintenance, CNC Machining, Manual Machining, Blueprint Reading, Documentation. Fabricate, maintain, modify, & install various forms of tooling, such as production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, fabrication equipment, etc. in collaboration with engineering design teams, production operations, and production engineering. Develop, prepare and maintain all documentation related to the desig”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship required, Must be able to work any shift, as assigned, New hires are subject to a 120-day probationary period, Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process, Post offer applicants and employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, This position is expected to be 100% onsite, This is a union-represented position, This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1+ years’ experience working in a machining environment, 1+ years’ experience as a machine operator CNC programs, Experience using complete set of toolmaker shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision, grinding, polishing, and fitting), 1+ years’ experience with 5-Axis & 3-Axis NC/CNC Milling Machine, High School diploma or GED

Nice to Have

Associate’s degree, equivalent trade school certificate, and/or equivalent military experience, Experience with Aerospace Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly Processes and Technologies, Experience in CAD/CAM software (CATIA, Vericut simulation, MasterCAM), Experience operating metrology devices such as CMM, Arm, or Laser Tracker using CAD-based metrology software

What You'll Do.

Fabricate, maintain, modify, & install various forms of tooling, such as production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, fabrication equipment, etc.

in collaboration with engineering design teams, production operations, and production engineering, Develop, prepare and maintain all documentation related to the design, fabrication, and usage of various tooling items and their respective associated calibration equipment, Program, setup, and machine parts on 3 and 5 axis mills, lathes, and live tooling lathes, Utilize manual equipment to fabricate or modify various tooling components (Examples: Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, surface grinder, drill press, etc.

), Equipment Maintenance & Calibration, Blueprint Reading, CNC machining, Welding, Composites Modification, Tooling Inspection, Laser Tracking, CMM and Portable Arm.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

in collaboration with engineering design teams, production operations, and production engineering

Communication Scope

seek, speak, and listen within the organization; share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships

Full Job Description

Tooling Mechanic **Company:** **Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS)** has an exciting opportunity for a **Tooling Mechanic** to support the **Operations Team** in **Hazelwood, MO**! We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships. **_Position Responsibilities:_** * Fabricate, maintain, modify, & install various forms of tooling, such as production assembly jigs, engineering test fixtures, fabrication equipment, etc. in collaboration with engineering design teams, production operations, and production engineering * Develop, prepare and maintain all documentation related to the design, fabrication, and usage of various tooling items and their respective associated calibration equipment * Program, setup, and machine parts on 3 and 5 axis mills, lathes, and live tooling lathes * Utilize manual equipment to fabricate or modify various tooling components (Examples: Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, surface grinder, drill press, etc.) * Other responsibilities to include Equipment Maintenance & Calibration, Blueprint Reading, CNC machining, Welding, Composites Modification, Tooling Inspection, Laser Tracking, CMM and Portable Arm ** _Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):_** * 1+ years’ experience working in a machining environment * 1+ years’ experience as a machine operator CNC programs * Experience using complete set of toolmaker shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision, grinding, polishing, and fitting) * 1+ years’ experience with 5-Axis & 3-Axis NC/CNC Milling Machine * High School diploma or GED

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