Inspector - Machine Fab- 2nd Shift

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Level B Quality Inspector to ensure aerospace parts and assemblies meet drawings and specifications. You will perform precision measurements, maintain quality records, and coordinate with internal and external teams.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and computing skills, and the ability to plan inspection operations independently. You must be willing to work any shift and support cross-functional quality processes.

Qualifications

• Use drawings, inspection manuals, and specifications to accomplish work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Use drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Good computing skills
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments
• Operate testing machines, calculate and record results
• Maintain certifications as required
• Plan own sequence of operations
• Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies
• Verify that tools are qualified
• Prepare and maintain Quality records
• Work across equivalent or lower level Inspector job codes as required
• Cross-train in equivalent level Metals, Process, Machine and Tooling Mechanic/Technician classifications

Skills

Quality inspection

Communication

Shift flexibility

Analytical thinking

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Inspection equipment

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.

Summary:

• The Level B Quality Inspector ensures aerospace parts and assemblies meet specifications by interpreting technical drawings, performing precision measurements and tests, maintaining certifications and quality records, and coordinating with internal and external teams.
• The role requires strong analytical, communication, and computing skills, along with the ability to plan inspection operations independently and support cross-functional quality processes.

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities:

• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Good computing skills
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments
• Operate testing machines, calculate and record results
• Maintain certifications as required
• Plan own sequence of operations
• Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies
• Verify that tools are qualified
• Prepare and maintain Quality records
• Work across equivalent or lower level Inspector job codes as required
• Cross-train in equivalent level Metals, Process, Machine and Tooling Mechanic/Technician classifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2 + years of Aerospace Quality Inspection experience.
• Manual inspection experience (calipers, mics, and etc.).
• Knowledge of GD&T.

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: $25.09/hour, with potential to earn up to $43.13/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.

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.