Maintenance Mechanic Featured

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the MQ-25 team in Mascoutah, IL!

The ideal candidate for this position will have a solid fundamental understanding of various Mechanical competencies to include: Mechanic Machine Repair, Maintenance Mechanic All-Around, Mechanic Automotive, and Facility Maintenance

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining aviation ground support equipment. Perform daily inspections and complete associated paperwork. Maintain maintenance periodic inspection plan and perform tasks to plan.
• Assist in maintaining, rebuild, repair, service, assemble, diagnose and correct malfunctions in automotive, transportation equipment, battery operated motive equipment, cleaning equipment (floor scrubbers) and internal combustion engines.
• Maintain facility cleanliness by using powered and un-powered cleaning equipment.
• Assist in maintaining inventory control of automotive fleet of trucks. Operate and maintain inspection of the fleet.
• Assist in maintaining inventory control of support equipment. Maintain support equipment facility.
• Assist in planning and performing unusual and difficult work where standard or recognized inspection methods may not be available.
• Assist in performing a sequence of operations where standard methods may not be available. Care and judgment to fit and adjust parts and assemblies to requirements and specifications.
• Assist in performing a sequence of operations where standard methods may or may not be available. Considerable judgment necessary to perform complicated operations.

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

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in Production Equipment Maintenance
• 1+ years of experience in Ground Support Equipment Maintenance
• 1+ years of experience working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience specific to Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Forklift Certified

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. 

Additional Information:

• 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.

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: $26.00 – $51.44

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 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.