Aerospace Process Mechanic — Hands-On, Flexible Shifts

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a production associate to support high-quality manufacturing on the shop floor.

You will use hand and power tools, read blueprints, and help maintain process certifications while ensuring safety and quality. The role involves multi-tasking, operating multiple machines, inspecting parts with precision measuring tools, and following work instructions to meet engineering specs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, support and production of high-quality products and to help create a highly productive work environment.
• Planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work to fabricate, assemble and inspect hardware to planning, engineering and quality control requirements.
• Provide 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 equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, scanners) to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform 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.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Ensure FDAQ is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of daily duties.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related documentation to complete operation per engineering.
• Move product within shop area and complete transactions to move product to next operation.
• Perform verification of dimensions of parts using mechanical and electronic 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.
• Ensure compliance with processes (FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).
• Support continuous flow of product by training and assisting employees.

Skills

Hand tools

Finishing

Pneumatic tools

Lifting 50 lbs

Any shift

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a production associate to support high-quality manufacturing on the shop floor.

You will use hand and power tools, read blueprints, and help maintain process certifications while ensuring safety and quality. The role involves multi-tasking, operating multiple machines, inspecting parts with precision measuring tools, and following work instructions to meet engineering specs.