Tooling Machinist M

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to join the team. You will plan, program, and operate tooling and machining processes for precision parts used in aviation components. The role emphasizes reading drawings, working with multiple axes, and coordinating with teammates.

The position offers shift flexibility and rewards based on experience, with a unionized work environment and benefits typical of aerospace manufacturing in Kansas.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience with CNC machining.
• 3,4,5,6 axis experience desirable.
• Experience with power tools or mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, estimate, sequence, and perform tasks to program, machine, fabricate, inspect, and repair tools.
• Operate fabrication and measurement equipment and machine tools; interpret drawings and models.
• Coordinate and plan work with other employees and communicate requirements clearly.

Skills

CNC machining

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

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

Responsibilities:

• Plan, estimate, sequence, and perform any task required to program, machine, fabricate, minor assembly, maintain, inspect, and repair any and all types of tools.
• Use processes such as cutting, grinding, spotting, painting, hand finish, shaping, bending, drilling, reaming, tapping, inspection, machine set-up, operate all types of fabrication and measurement equipment and machine tools required to fabricate tools.
• Coordinate, plan, estimate, and sequence work with other employees.
• Use and/or interpret tool and engineering drawings and models, sketches, templates, tool design manuals, verbal information, master tools, production parts, digital data and various handbooks in accomplishing and communicating work requirements.
• Perform basic shop math and communicate effectively with others using Machine Tool/CNC terminology.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be willing and able to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Any experience with power tools or mechanical aptitude
• 3-5 years experience with CNC machining
• 3,4,5,6 axis experience

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: $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's 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.