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Spirit AeroSystems

Defense - Composite Mechanic

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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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

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

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.

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance and Customer Program Access

All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment. Please click and review this provided link Acceptable Forms of ID and plan ahead by deciding which documents can be located or if need be, ordered.

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Security Clearance

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.

Pay Pay: $20.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/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.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Manufacturing

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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