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Metrology Tooling Mechanic
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Berkeley, MO
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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. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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. 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.
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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