Composite Mechanic

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 31,023 - 51,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit of $5,000

Health insurance options

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing company in Wichita, KS is looking for candidates to fill roles involving composite production processes. Responsibilities include using tools for cutting and finishing, working with adhesive applications, and operating equipment for curing parts. Applicants must be available for various shifts, and successful candidates will benefit from competitive pay starting at $22.52/hour, with potential earnings based on individual experience. Comprehensive benefits may include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• Pass the WorkKeys Assessment to proceed with hiring.
• Vision examination required post-offer.

Responsibilities

• Place vacuum and pressure bags over wrapped parts and tools.
• Cut fabrics and composite materials to size.
• Finish parts to required tolerances.
• Operate ovens and utilize forklifts when needed.
• Apply bonding adhesives to assemblies.

Skills

Ability to work any shift

WorkKeys Assessment

Vision examination

Job description

Overview

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.

Location

Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities

• Place vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks.
• Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc.
• Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies.
• Drill, saw, file, sand, pot, patch, build up, trim, fit parts to meet production requirements. Use of hand/air tools; DA, DOTCO, Drills, Scales, Potting gun, Putty knives.
• Sand, polish molds and/or bonded assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
• Load, unload and operate ovens in the curing of parts and assemblies, utilizing forklift as needed.
• Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools.
• Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, pour coating, roller coating and robotics equipment.
• Spray and brush priming.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift.
• All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.
• IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment. Please click and review this provided link Acceptable Forms of ID and plan ahead by deciding which documents can be located or if need be, ordered.
• A post-offer vision examination is required to confirm applicants are able to perform the tasks of the position.

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.

Pay: $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/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.