Entry-Level Quality Lab Technician

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking an materials testing professional to analyze raw materials and finished products, support engineering with test data, and develop methods to ensure conformance to specifications.

The role involves handling metallic and non-metallic materials, using lay-up tools and precision instruments, and performing prep work for bonding and paint per established procedures. Union-represented, with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Experience with raw materials testing.
• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.
• Fiber/Void/Resin Content Testing on pre-impregnated materials.
• Sample prep of composite materials for testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist Engineering in establishing testing requirements and providing test data.
• Apply knowledge of engineering to conduct tests on metallic and non-metallic materials to validate conformance with specifications.
• Develop and implement analytical test methods and techniques for improved efficiency.
• Obtain required information from prints, charts, and documents; prepare details for bonding and paint per procedures.

Skills

Experience with raw materials testing

Shop mathematics

Precision measurement

Tools

Lay-up tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory requirements and specifications in regard to chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
• Assist Engineering in establishing testing requirements and providing test data.
• Apply knowledge of engineering and science to conduct tests on metallic and non-metallic materials (e.g., metals, composites, sealants, adhesives, rubber products, plastics) to validate compliance with conformance specifications and provide consultation on related issues.
• Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical test methods and techniques.
• Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work orders, documents, verbal and electronic information.
• Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint per established procedures.
• Load, unload and operate ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies.
• 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
• Sand, polish molds and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
• Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience with raw materials testing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.
• Utilize lay-up tools in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies.
• Fiber/Void/Resin Content Testing on pre-impregnated materials
• Sample prep of composite materials for testing

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.

• competitive base pay
• variable compensation opportunities

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• 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.

Summary Pay Range - Entry Level (Level 1): $33,050 - $50,650

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.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.