Process Mechanic

Job Title

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Location: Wichita, KS

• Responsible for the set-up, support and production of high-quality products and to help create a highly productive work environment.
• Supporting responsibilities include planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work to fabricate, assemble and inspect hardware to planning, engineering and quality control requirements
• The Company will provide appropriate job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including developing new and improved methods of production.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation.
• Use any equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal information.
• Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work.
• Utilizes precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory DataAcQuisition) is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties(e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.
• Routinely move product within the shop-defined area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Performs verification ofdimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
• Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.
• Maintain required certifications and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops).
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Level C

• Perform process activities including, e.g., protective coatings, metal polishing of aircraft details, wire assembling/fabrication, engraving, decal/metalcals, metal processing, and isoscope, etc. to support the production requirements.
• Perform hand finishing operations typical ofthe following: blending of multiple adjacent MDD surfaces intoengineering tolerances and/or perform transition work to bring detail parts in accordance with engineering tolerances.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Hand/Power Tool experience
• Hand finishing experience
• Pneumatic tool experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, stoop, and stand for extended periods
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

We also provide 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: $22.52 an hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40 an hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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