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CredentialsTypically requires relevant certifications or experience in the fieldOften requires similar credentials, but may have less emphasis on permanent employment skills
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Employer UsageUsed by employers seeking long-term staffUsed for short-term staffing needs or seasonal work
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for stable, ongoing employmentPeople seeking temporary or seasonal work opportunities

Hourly Perma roles offer permanent employment with consistent hours and benefits, ideal for those seeking stability. In contrast, Hourly Temp positions are short-term, flexible roles suited for temporary staffing needs. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their career goals and employment preferences.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Perma job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,605 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Process Mechanic-Tube Bender

Boeing

Berkeley, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 612 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 537 rated manufacturers


Job description

Process Mechanic-Tube Bender
Company:
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, MO is looking for Process Mechanic - Tube Benders!
Process Mechanics may also be required to perform sheet metal fabrication, spray painting, welding, chemical processing, plating, and hand/machine sewing.
Individual job duties may include:
  • Setup and run power operated NC-controlled tube benders, inspect, pressure test, clean vapor degrease, swage, square, burr, mark finish trim, cut, identify, mask, cap, preserve, and apply color identification.
  • Install several types of fittings including Wiggins, Dynatube, DME, Gamah, Ringlok, Perma Swage, Cryofit, Sierracin Harrison, and AN.
  • Perform numerous end form operations including size, veil, bead, shrink, saddle, flare, expand, and reduce.
  • Route and trial fit tubes on aircraft and mock-ups to determine size and shape of tubes.
  • Must be able to read and work to blueprints, visual aids, work instructions, and process specifications.
  • Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and measuring instruments, tube benders, coordinate measuring machines, band saws, manual benders, swaging machines, pressure test benches, vapor degreasers, micrometers, protractors and calipers.

As a member of a team environment, Process mechanics participate in decisions that affect the team which include: manage daily work schedules, commit to team goals, objectives and metrics (cost, quality, schedule, cycle, safety),coordinate team communication, seek appropriate performance training, and participate in team meetings. Team members are also expected to initiate process improvements and implement lean best practices.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Composite fabrication, layup, drill, and repair
  • Assemble precision assemblies, set up and operate ream fixtures to drill, ream, counter sink, spot face, hone and bore for mating major assemblies.
  • Assemble a variety of prototype assemblies ranging from tool fixtures to other assets with minimal engineering guidance
  • Perform engineering test of production parts and equipment in collaboration with mechanical design, industrial engineering and production operations.
  • Partner with design to modify and fabricate tools, parts and build prototype tooling. Periodically inspect tools for repair.
  • Develop, prepare, and maintain all documentation related to design, fabrication, and manufacturing of engineering test and production tooling and equipment and associated calibration test and equipment.
  • Bench assemble electrical or electronic components into assemblies and systems before methods and procedures have been established.
  • Machine new and replacement parts for precision-built tools and machine parts.
  • Painting, fill/fair, and special coatings application
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Experience with tubing and ducting manufacturing/installation/maintenance
  • 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience working with detailed work instructions or reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
  • Experience operating a CNC machine (i.e. CNC rivet machine, CNC milling machine)
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

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:
  • The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
  • This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.
  • 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 any required training and 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: $22.00/Hourly- $25.00/Hourly
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
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