Spirit Defense - Assembly Mechanic - Fuselage

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Location: Wichita, KS (Onsite)

Key Accountabilities

• Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect, and complete precision and other structural and system components, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures. Functional test and correct, fit form and function of assemblies and components.
• Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information
• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
• Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items
• Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
• Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties)
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
• Perform work within allotted schedules
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels
• Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation, and inspections techniques
• Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified. Level C employee must have the skill and knowledge to perform in all the general functions of the Assembly Mechanic listed: Assembly/Installation, Structures Sub Assembly Sealer

Required Skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• All applicants must possess the willingness to work assigned shift and overtime as required as well as the ability to work on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces, as well as walk on open floor beams, climb on stairs/scaffolding, crawl/kneel in workstation, and lift/move parts and/or tools
• All applicants must be willing and able to be flexible and work 1st or 2nd shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired for 2nd shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD security clearance
• Aircraft structural sheet metal experience or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training
• Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures
• Load, locate, and unload, parts, and assemblies
• Disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies
• Drill, saw, file, sand, build up, trim, fit, and fasten parts to meet production requirements utilizing any required hand or power tools
• Fabricate, assemble, and install systems elements
• Maintain or repair tools, shop aids, equipment, and facilities as necessary to accomplish work assignments including first-level maintenance on machines and equipment

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay: $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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.