Spirit Defense - Experienced Composite Mechanic

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Defense Business Unit seeks skilled technicians to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other materials. You will follow drawings and process specs, ensuring timely, quality delivery while operating in multi-tasking environments with safety in mind. Active U.S.

Secret Security Clearance is required. Some roles may involve second shift. Union-represented employment with comprehensive benefits is provided, and the company emphasizes a drug-free

Formación

• This role requires ability to work any shift; second shift is common.
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Preference given to experience with composite materials and repair techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble composite details and assemblies using carbon and other materials.
• Follow drawings, process specs, and QC requirements to deliver quality parts.
• Multi-task across machines and tasks where applicable.
• Work on platforms up to ten feet high and in confined spaces.
• Maintain clean work area and use small tools for lay-up tasks.
• Operate with standard tools, gauges, and digital measurement equipment.

Conocimientos

Shift flexibility

US Citizenship

Herramientas

Composite layup

Wet layup

Kevlar

Fiberglass

Epoxy resin

Composite sanding

Hand tools

Bagging

Repair tech

Descripción del empleo

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit(“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials
• Work to instructions from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable
• Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground
• Work in confined spaces
• Work over head
• Work within a team environment
• Proficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges
• Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up
• Ability to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, and other small tools
• Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go

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 2ndshift.
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Repair Tech
• Composite experience
• Wet Layup, graphite
• Bagging of complex parts
• Working with hand tools
• Kevlar
• Fiberglass
• Epoxy-resin
• Composite sanding

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: $24.81/hour, with potential to earn up to $41.27/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.