Spirit Defense - Experienced Assembly Mechanic - Fuselage

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.
• 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.
• Perform work within allotted schedules.
• 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.

  Qualifications

  • Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship); willingness to work assigned shift and overtime as required; ability 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; willingness and ability to be flexible and work 1st or 2nd shift, including alternative work weeks; majority of new hires will be hired for 2nd shift.
  • Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Active DoD security clearance; Aircraft structural sheet metal experience or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training; operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures; load, locate, and unload, parts, and assemblies; disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies; drill, saw, file, sand, build up, trim, fit, and fasten parts to meet production requirements utilizing any required hand or power tools; fabricate, assemble, and install systems elements; maintain or repair tools, shop aids, equipment, and facilities as necessary to accomplish work assignments including first-level maintenance on machines and equipment.

  Union

  This is a union-represented position.

  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. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

  Security Clearance

  This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

  Visa Sponsorship

  Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.