Composite Mechanic

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.

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities:

• Place vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks. 
• Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc. 
• Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies.
• Drill, saw, file, sand, pot, patch, build up, trim, fit parts to meet production requirements. Use of hand/air tools; DA, DOTCO, Drills, Scales, Potting gun, Putty knives. 
• Sand, polish molds and/or bonded assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
• Load, unload and operate ovens in the curing of parts and assemblies, utilizing forklift as needed.
• Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools.
• Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, pour coating, roller coating and robotics equipment. 
• Spray and brush priming.

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.
• A post-offer vision examination is required to confirm applicants are able to perform the tasks of the position.

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:  $22.52/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.