Process 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

Responsible for the set-up, support and production of high-quality products and to help create a highly productive work environment.

Supporting responsibilities include planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work to fabricate, assemble and inspect hardware to planning, engineering and quality control requirements; or where applicable.

The Company will provide appropriate job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including:

• Developing new and improved methods of production.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation.
• Use any equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal information.
• Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work.
• Utilizes precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory Data Acquisition) is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.
• Routinely move product within the shop-defined area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• Performs verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
• Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Initiate and document any non-conforming condition. Maintain required certifications and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops).
• Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Level B –

• Prepare and maintain treating solutions used in Anodic, Dow Metal, Airok and other processing tanks by adding specified chemical compounds in proper sequence and amounts to obtain correct solution strength per lab requirements.
• Segregate and allocate material in accordance with treating requirements to obtain best shop practices.
• Operate process tank equipment to accomplish selective metal removal or prep for paint to meet engineering specifications for part dimensions, weight or contour including single, multiple steps, and tapers.
• Skin polishing of mechanical fastened aircraft assemblies. CAD plate parts, materials and/or tools to exact tolerances.
• Develop proper setups for the operations in which processing time, voltage, amperage and block-offs are not standardized.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• 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. 

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:  $20.50/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.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.