Inspector - Machine Fab- 2nd Shift

About the role

The Level B Quality Inspector ensures aerospace parts and assemblies meet specifications by interpreting technical drawings, performing precision measurements and tests, maintaining certifications and quality records, and coordinating with internal and external teams. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and computing skills, along with the ability to plan inspection operations independently and support cross-functional quality processes.

Location: Wichita, KS

Responsibilities

• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Good computing skills
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments
• Operate testing machines, calculate and record results
• Maintain certifications as required
• Plan own sequence of operations
• Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject processes/parts/assemblies
• Verify that tools are qualified
• Prepare and maintain Quality records
• Work across equivalent or lower level Inspector job codes as required
• Cross-train in equivalent level Metals, Process, Machine and Tooling Mechanic/Technician classifications

Requirements

• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics, precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection machines, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work assignments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work any shift
• Export Control Requirements: must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
• Union-represented position

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Aerospace Quality Inspection experience
• Manual inspection experience (calipers, mics, etc.)
• Knowledge of GD&T

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.

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.

Pay

$25.09/hour, with potential to earn up to $43.13/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.