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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Metrology Tooling Mechanic
Company:
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity for a Metrology Tooling Mechanic to support our team in Berkeley, MO !
The selected candidates apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement and test equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
• Perform calibration and testing of precision measuring instruments according to established internal procedures as well as industry standards and specifications
• Fabricate and modify calibration fixtures as needed to ensure accurate measurements
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications using measuring standards
• Analysis and interpretation of testing result data
• Identifies out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action
• Repair of equipment as necessary
• Competency with calibration software
• Preparing calibration reports and certificates
• Ensure traceability of each calibration through clear and precise documentation
• Maintain calibration records and documentation in compliance with quality standards in calibration management data base
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• 3+ years of experience in a calibration and/or testing laboratory (calibrating precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, rings, intermikes and/or indicators)
• 1+ years of experience calibrating measurement and test equipment (calibrating with process instrumentation, including flow, analytical instruments, temperature, pressure and level)
• 1+ year of experience calibrating torque wrenches and systems (calibrating with manual and pneumatic torque)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Prior PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) experience
• Experience operating a laser tracker or CMM
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 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 compensati
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