Metal Fabrication - Hand Form Specialist

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a skilled shop technician to fabricate and inspect aerostructure components for commercial programs.

You will read blueprints, use precision hand and power tools, perform measurements, and conduct routine maintenance while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Pay starts at $23.66/hour with the potential to reach $39.32/hour under the applicable contract; this is a union-represented role offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Willing to work any shift, including 2nd shift.
• Experience using a variety of power and hand tools.
• Union site with standard shop floor expectations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components using tasks such as deburr, bending, routing, forming, cutting, and more.
• Use hand, power tools and equipment to complete work.
• Validate tool quality before, during, and after setup.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, templates, and check fixtures.
• Perform routine measurement and inspection using calipers and scales.
• Maintain equipment and perform minor machine maintenance.
• Support others and assist in operations as required.
• Move products within the shop and document transitions.

Skills

Power tools

Hand tools

Shift flexibility

Tools

Stretch press

Brake forms

Bag press

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Fabricate components using associated tasks including deburr, bending, routing, forming, cutting, shearing, straightening, shrinking, bead, flare, flange, punching, countersinking, tapping, chamfering, pressure and leak test, part mark or similar tasks.
• Use hand, power tools & equipment to complete work assignment.
• Validate quality of tool(s) prior to setup, during & after job completion.
• Apply potting compound and sealer as required to complete the job.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, templates, and check fixtures, form blocks and written/verbal instructions.
• Self inspection as required of performed task prior to next work sequence. Uses precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.).
• Rework and repair defective products as required.
• Assist others in the execution of tasks as required.
• As required layout parts and patterns to facilitate associated operations (shear, route, saw, etc.)
• Setup, adjust, maintain and operate all equipment.
• Work may occasionally require soldering riveting.
• Use basic and advanced shop math.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g.,replacing machine filters, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Routinely move product within shop-defined area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Performs verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
• Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.
• Maintain required certifications and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops)
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS)
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
• Able to capture, translate, validate or provide measurement data to meet engineering intent and top-level requirements using engineering and model-based definition drawings.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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.
• Experience working with a variety power tools and hand tools either on the job or with personal projects.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Hand form experience
• Experience with stretch press, brake forms, bag press, and other skills involving bending of metal.
• Construction industry working with metal could also be considered.

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: $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/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.