Precision Maintenance Technician

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a Precision Maintenance Technician to diagnose, operate, and service multi‑axis CNC machines and related equipment. You will plan maintenance, perform rebuilds, and mentor apprentices while collaborating with engineering and vendors to ensure reliable, safe performance.

The role involves root-cause analysis, CMMS data management, and coordinating complex installation tasks across teams to support continuous facility operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of precision machine maintenance experience.
• Willing and able to work any shift; majority on 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform root-cause analysis in reliability processes with engineering and vendors to fix equipment problems.
• Enter and retrieve data from CMMS; order parts to complete tasks.
• Plan and sequence installation, checkouts, and FAT for new or rebuilt assets.
• Troubleshoot during initial checkout to ensure timely project completion.
• Coordinate with teams to schedule maintenance and mentor apprentices.
• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, levels, and laser trackers.

Skills

Precision maintenance

Shift flexibility

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.

Summary

This position will align with applicable manufacturers, industry, regulatory standards, shop practices and procedures to diagnose, operate, develop, construct, layout, install, service, repair, rebuild, maintain, investigate, modify, assemble, and disassemble, align, and correct all types of Multi-Axis CNC Machines, process equipment/systems and cranes for all reactive and planned activity.

Responsibilities

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform root cause analysis in support of reliability processes and collaborate with vendors, engineering, team leader, customer, other crafts, and management to solve equipment problems and develop corrective action.
• Enter and retrieve data from the CMMS system and order parts required to accomplish the tasks.
• Work with Management, Engineering, Equipment Manufacturers/Vendors, and other organizations to plan, perform design reviews, buyoffs, F.A.T. (final acceptance test) and sequence the installation of new and rebuilt equipment.
• During initial checkout of new and rebuilt assets and systems, troubleshoot and correct, design, and engineering related issues for the timely completion of the project.
• Plan the sequence of work for Precision Maintenance Technician employees engaged in all mechanical phases of rebuild, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Use and maintain precision alignment and measuring equipment such as but not limited to, precision inspection equipment, electronic levels, laser trackers, precision levels, micrometers, etc.
• Perform necessary lubrication requirements as needed during emergent & planned repairs.
• Coordinate with other organizations and specialties to provide reliability failure analysis and problem resolution for assets and systems.
• Train and mentor other employees in the same job classification and apprentices who will graduate to this job classification.
• Assist in researching, developing, and delivering skill training for the purpose of skills enhancement and training plans.
• Sequence and develop detailed job plans, routinely access Preventative Maintenance, service plans, and coordinate with all affected parties.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 3 years of precision machine maintenance experience.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2ndshift.

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.

Summary Pay Range: $27.55 hour, with potential to earn up to $45.04 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.