Assembly Mechanic - Quality Inspector

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO is seeking an Assembly Mechanic - Quality Inspector to support the Inspection Program. You will verify conformance and assemble precision components across aircraft and spacecraft systems.

Requires at least 1 year of assembly experience and sheet metal experience; preferred background in aircraft assembly and quality inspection. Must be able to obtain US citizenship and a security clearance. This is an IAM hourly position with shift options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision parts and sub-assemblies for aircraft/spacecraft.
• Perform inspections and verify product conformance to design requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting and disposition of non-conforming items.

Skills

Assembly experience

Sheet metal assemblies

Quality inspection

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Berkeley, MO has an opening for Assembly Mechanic - Quality Inspector supporting the Inspection Program.

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. Verifies routine product conformance to design requirements. Provides objective evidence of results. Performs auditing, surveillance and monitoring. Identifies and documents discrepancies. Segregates and controls non-conforming items. Performs preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance. Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification. Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action.

Position Responsibilities:

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

• 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
• 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
• Perform Operation Verification Surveillances on technicians
• Generate, coordinate and complete NCR tags

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aircraft assembly experience
• Quality Inspector experience

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

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 the probationary period.

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/hourly – $30.65/hourly

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 09, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.