Aviation Composite Fabrication Specialist (2nd Shift)

D.O.M. magazine; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas designs and builds aerostructures for commercial and defense customers. The team fabricates, inspects, and assembles composite and metal parts to meet quality and schedule requirements.

This position involves operating a range of fabrication equipment, joining processes, and rework activities, with potential weekend work and a Kansas tax credit consideration for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of aircraft experience or Aero Structural Training, or transferable experience requiring use of power and/or hand tools.
• Willing and able to work any shift, including some weekends; majority on 2nd shift.
• Must pass the WorkKeys Assessment or provide verification; delay can affect start date.

Responsibilities

• Operate impregnating, perforating, cutting, roll form, press and curing machines in fabricating composite materials and core details.
• Load, unload, and operate ovens and autoclaves in curing parts and assemblies.
• Operate portable repair/bonding equipment for rework or changes on completed assemblies.
• Disassemble and prepare assemblies for rework or changes on completed assemblies.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Tools

Machine Operator

Kevlar

Fiberglass

Epoxy-resin

Composite sanding

Wet Layup

Graphite

Bagging of complex parts

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas designs and builds aerostructures for commercial and defense customers. The team fabricates, inspects, and assembles composite and metal parts to meet quality and schedule requirements.

This position involves operating a range of fabrication equipment, joining processes, and rework activities, with potential weekend work and a Kansas tax credit consideration for eligible hires.