Spirit Defense - Experienced Sealer

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

• Seal, fillet and fay, cap seal, brush coat, etc. for major assemblies, sub-assemblies, precision bench, and integral fuel cell.
• Apply scotch cast, leveling compound, aerodynamic seal, and perform pressure testing, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures.
• Work with blueprints, changes, specifications, work orders, etc., sealing to quality requirements.
• Complete required data gathering transactions to facilitate all sealer progression.
• Perform any and all required pickup, rework, fabrication, change incorporation, functional testing, or checks during or after final seal and/or seal progression.
• Use measuring instruments as required to accomplish work assignments.
• Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as errors, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training, coaching, and assisting employees of all classification levels.
• Document any discrepancies according to specification, process, and procedure.
• Temporarily attach parts and/or assemblies, install collars, and other hardware not related to drilling or countersinking.

Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired skills and experience include:

• Experience working with blueprints, changes, specifications, and work orders.
• Ability to perform data gathering transactions for sealer progression.
• Experience with pickup, rework, fabrication, change incorporation, functional testing, or checks during seal progression.
• Proficiency in using measuring instruments.
• Experience in reporting and investigating job-related issues.
• Ability to train, coach, and assist employees of all classification levels.
• Experience documenting discrepancies according to specifications and procedures.

Benefits

We 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
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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

This is a union-represented position.

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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these 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.