Assembly Mechanic - Quality
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
Company:
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Mechanic-Quality to support Boeing St. Louis.
Assembly Mechanic encompasses all the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Assembly, Sub-Assembly Precision, Mechanic Aircraft Production, Mechanic Electrical and Radio, Sheet Metal Assembler and Riveter.
Position Responsibilities:
- 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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 1+ years’ of Assembly Experience or relevant military assembly experience
- 1+ years’ of experience with sheet metal assemblies, drilling, countersinking, riveting, and fastener installation
- 1+ years’ of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing support environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 1+ years’ of experience with Aircraft assembly
- 1+ years’ of experience as a Quality Inspector
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Union:
- This is a union-represented position
- This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement
- The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
- 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 and twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
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
Shift:
- The candidate must be able to work any shift assigned
Relocation:
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
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: $24.00/hourly - $51.27/hourly
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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