Defense Composite Mechanic I5

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Wichita, Kansas. This role involves working with advanced composite materials to build aerostructures for both commercial and defense applications. You will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for ensuring the quality and precision of components used in the world's leading aircraft. Ideal candidates will have experience with composite materials and hand tools, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to contribute to innovative aerospace solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Kansas Aviation tax credit

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain DOD security clearance.
• Must pass WorkKeys Assessment for employment.

Responsibilities

• Build composite structures using carbon and composite materials.
• Work independently and in teams to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Composite experience

Wet Layup

Graphite

Bagging of complex parts

Working with hand tools

Kevlar

Fiberglass

Epoxy-resin

Composite sanding

Tools

Hand tools

Laser projection

Digital vacuum gauges

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

Responsibilities:

• Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials
• Work to instructions 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
• Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground
• Work in confined spaces
• Work over head
• Work within a team environment
• Proficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges
• Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up
• Ability to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, and other small tools
• Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance and Customer Program Access
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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.

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.

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