Tooling Mechanic-Tool Maker

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) Tooling & Emergent Operations Team has an exciting opportunity on their team in Berkeley, MO, for a Tooling Mechanic-Tool Maker.

• 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.
• 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

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

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• 3+ years’ experience in repairing, maintaining, construction, and/or the inspection of tools, dies, jigs, powerfeed, etc.
• 1+years of experience in Fabrication Tooling
• Experience using complete set of toolmaker shop equipment (milling, lathe, precision, grinding, polishing, and fitting)
• 3+years of experience as a Machinist or Tool Maker

• Experience with Aerospace Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly Processes and Technologies
• 1+ years’ of experience as a machine operator, writing and editing CNC programs
• Experience in CAD/CAM software (preferred CATIA, Vericut simulation, Master
  
  CAM, )
• Experience operating metrology devices such as CMM, Arm, or Laser Tracker using CAD-based metrology software
• Associate’s degree and/or equivalent trade school certificate and/or equivalent military experience

• 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. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

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.

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: $27.00/hourly - $53.27/hourly

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 02, 2026

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.