Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 31,684 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Total Rewards package

Kansas Aviation tax credit

Job summary

Boeing in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking technicians to install, seal, assemble, and inspect modules and components for aircraft systems. You will use blueprints and measurement tools to ensure assembly quality and support continuous workflow in a delivery/ completion center environment.

Responsibilities include moving parts, following specifications, and providing technical leadership in assembly processes. Union-represented position with pay and benefits and a Kansas tax credit potential.

Qualifications

• Willing to work any shift, including 2nd shift.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts as needed by production demands.

Responsibilities

• Install, seal, assemble, and inspect modules and components to complete installations.
• Capture and validate measurement data to meet engineering requirements.
• Improve workflow efficiency and multitask within the production environment.
• Provide technical support and leadership for assembly and installation activities.
• Move parts and materials to support module installation and assembly.

Skills

Shift flexibility

2nd shift experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Location

Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of duties required to install, seal, assemble, inspect, test, system/payload components required to complete installation of modules.
• Capture, translate, validate or provide measurement data to meet engineering intent and top level requirements to assure quality products.
• Tasks performed will require continuous improvement of overall efficiencies such as, but not limited to, product conveyance and multi-tasking where applicable.
• Perform work activity in a delivery/completion center customer minded environment.
• Provide high-level technical support and leadership relative to assembly and installation.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Installs, adjusts and validates modules and components required for all systems/payload installations.
• Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, etc.
• Work with blueprints, WHIDS, changes, specifications, work orders, etc. to assemble and install to quality requirements parts and assemblies.
• Utilize Virtual Manufacturing Tools to validate the processes.
• Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as: errors in parts, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting employees of all classification levels.
• Document any discrepancies according to specification, process, and procedure.
• Verify dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools. Installs sub-assemblies, assemble and install structure fillet and fay, apply leveling compound.
• Operate shop sewing machine to perform rework on aircraft insulation blankets and installation.
• Assist laser measurement team by positioning of laser measurement equipment.
• Maintains personal certifications required to perform duties above.

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.

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.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 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.