Munitions Mechanic

The Boeing Company; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense and aerospace company as a Munition Mechanic in St. Charles, MO, where you'll work on assembly and installation of critical components in a dynamic environment. A commitment to teamwork, safety, and quality will empower you to deliver innovative solutions and support military operations. Enjoy competitive pay, professional growth, and a chance to make a difference in global security.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with precision measuring tools.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly.
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, bond repair and rework of mechanical and electrical parts.
• Operate various production equipment such as thermal chambers and vibration tables.
• Identify and prepare units for shipment and maintain inventory.

Skills

Experience using Hand and/or air (pneumatic) tools

Experience with precision measuring tools

Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Heavy commercial trucks

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 and Security (BDS) is seeking a Munition Mechanics for our facility in St. Charles, MO.

We are committed to providing our team 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:

Individual job duties may include:

• Assemble, install, bond repair and rework of mechanical and electrical parts and assemblies which may include work such as drilling, tapping, insert installation and removal of fasteners
• Wire crimping, soldering, insertion and removal of pins on cannon plugs, rivet installation and removal, of goods
• Operating a fork truck or other powered industrial vehicles for JDAM, JDAM variants, SDB, SDB Development and new programs where Munition Mechanic work is currently performed

The work of this classification includes the assembly, integration and test of guidance control units, mission computers, guidance kits and telemetry and flight termination systems also referred to as units.

• Supply kits/parts/units to production and/or customers
• Hook up and operate test equipment
• Apply stenciling and perform minor paint touch up
• Perform all functions “dock to dock” necessary to receive, store, stock/restock inventory, assemble and ship parts, units and supplies for work described herein
• Identify and prepare units for shipment, which includes bar coding, bagging, sealing, placing in container, strapping container, etc. and verify and sign off accurate completion of work sequences
• Operate various production equipment such as thermal chambers and vibration tables
• Use computers and computer programs systems required to document receipt of par and completions of work performed
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and precision measuring tools necessary to perform the duties described above
• Maintain good housekeeping and practice in work Clean As You Go

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience using Hand and/or air (pneumatic) tools
• 1+ year of experience working with precision measuring tools (Torque wrenches, scales, etc.)
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly processes and procedures
• Must be able to work any shift, overtime and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience working with military weapon systems
• Experience driving heavy commercial trucks

The following Physical Demands may be requirements of this job:

Limited (0-1 Hrs) Crawling, Lying Down (back, front, side), Forceful grasping, Occasional (1-3 Hrs) Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting up to 35lbs, Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, squatting, reaching. The position may have frequent (3-6 hrs) exposure to Noise. Exposure to noise, moving parts and occasional exposure to high/exposed places. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 35 lbs. Frequent standing, reaching, handling, and turning. Working on elevated and/or uneven surfaces. This position requires eye, hearing and other personal protective equipment, frequent (up to 8 hours) of standing, occasional (1-3 Hrs) climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and working on ladders. Use of personal protective equipment for face/eyes and ears may be 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

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

Bonus amount: US dollars (USD) $1,500

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.

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: $19.65/hr. - $39.63/hr.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 13, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.