Sheet Metal Mechanic

Position Resposnibilities

• Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect, and complete precision and other structural and system components, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures.
• Functional test and correct, fit form and function of assemblies and components.
• Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.
• Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
• Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification.
• Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
• Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
• Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation and inspections techniques.
• Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to work on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces, as well as walk on open floor beams, climb on stairs/scaffolding, crawl/kneel in workstation, and lift/move parts and/or tools.
• The main tasks of the position consist of constant drilling, bucking and riveting for an 8-hour shift along with overtime as needed by production needs.
• A post-offer physical examination is required to confirm applicants are able to perform the physical tasks of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess 6+ months of aircraft structural sheet metal experience or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $23.66/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.

Export Control Requirements

• This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.