Quality Assembly Mechanic - Nondestructive Test (NDT) Technician

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

1d • $24 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security is hiring an Assembly Mechanic to support the Quality Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team in Berkeley, Missouri. Selected candidates will be considered for formal NDT training and certification at no cost to the employee. Employees must obtain and maintain the applicable Boeing-specific NDT certification and pass a vision examination. After certification, the employee will perform penetrant (PT) NDT on aerospace products using digital and automated inspection systems in an aerospace environment aligned with industry standards and regulations. The position offers opportunities for skill growth and advancement based on performance.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. It is union-represented, hourly, and governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM 837) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The employee must be able to work any assigned shift, including first, second, or third shift, with possible additional shift requirements. New hires and employees transferring from non-union positions may need to attend training; after required training, new employees are subject to a 120-calendar-day probationary period, and continued employment depends on successful completion.

Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after start. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. This is not a position contingent upon program award. Relocation assistance is not available, so candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. The role is subject to the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process and Boeing’s Drug Free Workplace testing policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Obtain and maintain applicable Boeing-specific NDT certification and successfully pass a vision examination.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after start.
• Ability to work any assigned shift.
• Ability and willingness to stand 90% of the time, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in awkward positions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the testing method.
• Satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Technical aptitude.
• Formal NDT training and experience, including a minimum of Level II Certification or military equivalent in Magnetic or Penetrant testing.
• At least 1 year of experience conducting aerospace inspection.
• Experience working with the Magnetic Particle Bench method.
• At least 3 years of experience working with magnetic particle and fluorescent dye penetrant nondestructive testing.

Responsibilities

• Set up specialized nondestructive test or measurement equipment.
• Develop procedures and processes.
• Perform tests or inspections and collect data.
• Document, analyze, and communicate results, and assist with corrective-action recommendations.
• Provide feedback on adverse trends.
• Perform nondestructive testing and acceptance of repairs to company products.
• Conduct certification preparation training and provide guidance to trainees and Level I NDT-certified personnel.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED