Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Composite Technician

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS is hiring a technician to perform a variety of duties in the composite hand lay-up area, robotics, automation, and related disciplines. You must be able to lift, bend, and stand for long periods while contributing to assembly, testing, and maintenance of aerospace components.

The role requires 5+ years as a technician, the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance, experience with composites, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years working as a technician in a related field.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Experience with composites and hand lay-up techniques for monolithic and sandwich panels
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Aufgaben

• Performs a variety of duties in the composite hand lay-up area, robotic, automation, acoustic, avionic, vibrational and/or optical areas.
• Be able to lift, bend and stand for prolonged hours.
• Constructs, fabricates, assembles, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

Kenntnisse

5+ years experience as technician

Security clearance eligibility

Composites & hand lay-up

MS Office proficiency

Ausbildung

2-year Associate's Degree

Tools

Drills

Saws

Sanders

Ovens

Autoclaves

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Jobbeschreibung

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. 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.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the composite hand lay-up area, robotic, automation, acoustic, avionic, vibrational and/or optical areas.
• Be able to lift, bend and stand for prolonged hours.
• Constructs, fabricates, assembles, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 5+ years working as a technician in a related field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Experience with composites and hand lay-up techniques for monolithic and sandwich panels
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 2- year Associate's Degree from Trade/Technical School
• Experience with or be willing to learn machine shop type equipment (drills, saws, sanders, etc.), ovens and autoclaves, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment
• Familiarity with aerospace specifications
• Experience with FTIR, GDS, GCMS instrumentation
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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: $54,200 - $83,100.

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Export Control Requirements

• 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.