Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Assembly Mechanic (Underwing)

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

• Assemble, form, functional test, and inspect parts and assemblies into end-items, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer.
• Perform tasks such as multi-tasking where applicable.
• 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 daily work duties (e.g., 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 aisles, 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 inspection techniques.
• Cross-train in inspection and become SIA qualified.
• 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.

Requirements

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access.
• Willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks and some weekends.
• 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 workstations, and lift/move parts and/or tools.

Qualifications

• 6 months of aircraft structural sheet metal or composite assembly experience OR successful completion of Aero Structural Training.
• Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures.
• Load, locate, and unload parts and assemblies.

This is a union-represented position.

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: $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.