Composite Mechanic

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

OverviewSpirit

AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

ResponsibilitiesTeam

Team with others to fabricate, assemble, form, finish and inspect a wide variety of structural and non-structural fiberglass, acrylic and other composite and metal parts, tools, and assemblies. Work from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer. Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.

• Operate impregnating, perforating, cutting, roll form, press and curing machines, and testing equipment in the fabrication of composite materials and core details in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Load, unload, and operate ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies.
• Operate portable repair/bonding equipment to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies.
• Disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies.
• Other directly related duties as requested and required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Wet Layup, graphite
• Bagging of complex parts
• Working with hand tools
• Kevlar
• Fiberglass
• Epoxy-resin
• Composite sanding
• Machine Operator

QualificationsRequirements:

• Possess 6+ months of aircraft experience (or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training) OR will also consider previous, relevant and transferable experience requiring the use of power and/or hand tools.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including some weekends. 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.

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.

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