Overhead Crane

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Kansas aviation tax credit eligibility

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, is hiring for a material support role within its Spirit Commercial operations.

The position involves moving products, operating material handling equipment, overhead cranes, and maintaining records to ensure timely delivery to customers. The role requires ability to work at extreme heights, pass a color vision test, and be willing to work shifts (majority on 2nd shift).

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at extreme heights.
• Must be able to bend, squat or stoop for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a vision exam including color identification.
• Willing to work any shift; majority will be on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Move crew will check incoming and departing rail car status reports and manage loading/unloading equipment.
• Load rail cars using mechanical aids as per work instructions and verify manifests.
• Maintain records of loading/unloading activities and communicate with management and shipping personnel.
• Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment and ensure proper safety protocols.

Skills

Extreme heights work ability

Work overhead/long periods bending

Climb stairs and walk long distances

Valid driver’s license

Vision exam including color

Willing to work any shift (2nd shift)

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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Location: Wichita, KS

Perform a variety of material support activities that assure the timely delivery of products to the customer. Perform tasks such as product conveyance, operation of material handling equipment, overhead crane, material support machinery and clerical/record keeping activities involving material flow of goods and parts.

The Company will provide appropriate training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including:

• Perform all tasks involved in moving product, tools, tooling, equipment and support equipment related to overhead crane for keeping the flow of all goods to support the factory.
• Perform a variety of activities including: using power or hand operated tools and equipment; checking hardware and tools for visible damage; routing broken, worn, or obsolete hardware and tools to proper authority for disposition; opening containers and identifying weight and count of contents; and verifying quality of hardware. Additionally, operate any-andall types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks.
• Utilize proper equipment and devices to assure that parts, equipment and all structures are appropriately protected.
• Check condition of the material handling and associated equipment or devices before and after operation.
• Report malfunctioning and unsafe equipment.
• Verify unit numbers, part count and similar information of in-process material.
• Effectively communicate with management staff, support functions, employees, vendors and outside shipping personnel.
• Train other employees in same job classification as requested or required.
• Qualifying Skills Advancement to any given level is subject to need as determined by-management.
• Employee must meet established criteria, which includes but-isnot limited to: able to work at extreme heights (no fear of-heights); able to bend, squat or stoop for extending period of time; and able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances.

Level B - Move Crew will Check incoming and departing rail car status reports, order necessary loading and unloading equipment, arrange sequence of-loading or unloading and maintain records as required. Load rail cars using adequate mechanical aids to facilitate loading of assembled parts, structural components or other freight according to work instructions. Insure contents of cars are accurate per manifest and notify the proper authorities in the event of discrepancies or damage.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Employees must meet established criteria, which includes but is not limited to: able to work at extreme heights (no fear of heights); able to bend, squat or stoop for extending period of time; and able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a vision exam which will include identifying color.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Crane operation: Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Fixed Crane, Bridge Crane, Cab operated Crane.
• Construction experience: Working from heights, Working Around Heavy Equipment, Oil Field.
• Heavy equipment experience: Skid steer, Fork Lift, Backhoe, Tractor, Bull Dozer, Excavator, Directional Boring, Pulling Units.
• Rigging experience: Hook tending, Rigging Loads to Move.

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: $20.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/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.