Defense - Assembly Mechanic - Underwing I4

Spirit AeroSystems; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated assembly personnel to contribute to the production of high-quality aerostructures for both commercial and defense sectors. This role involves assembling, testing, and inspecting parts, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with advanced measurement tools and receive training in assembly techniques. Join a dynamic team where your skills will directly impact the delivery of innovative aerospace solutions and support the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. If you are passionate about aviation and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of aircraft structural sheet metal experience required.
• Ability to operate measurement and testing equipment as per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and inspect parts and assemblies into end-items from specifications.
• Support continuous product flow by training and assisting employees.

Skills

Aircraft Structural Sheet Metal Experience

Measurement and Testing Equipment Operation

Tool Maintenance and Repair

Assembly and Installation Techniques

Ability to Obtain DOD Security Clearance

Education

Aero Structural Training

Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Assembly Tools

Job description

Overview

Spirit 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 company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assemble, form, functional test and inspection of parts and assemblies into end-items, working 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 tasks such as multi-tasking where applicable.
2. Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.
3. Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
4. Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.
5. Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
6. Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
7. Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties.
8. 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.
9. Perform work within allotted schedules.
10. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
11. Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation and inspections techniques.
12. Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Candidates will possess a minimum of 6 months of aircraft structural sheet metal experience or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training.
2. Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures.
3. Load, locate, and unload, parts, and assemblies.
4. Disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies.
5. Fabricate, assemble, and install systems elements.
6. Maintain or repair tools, shop aids, equipment, and facilities as necessary to accomplish work assignments.

Requirements:

1. Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance and Customer Program Access.
2. Candidates must also possess the willingness to work assigned shift and overtime as required.
3. All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. New hires will be trained on 1st shift for 2-3 months then moved to 2nd shift.

All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment 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.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.