What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composite Mechanic position at Spirit AeroSystems?
Overview
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities
Location: Wichita, KS
Required:
This is a union-represented position.
Pay: $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/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.
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Responsibilities
Location: Wichita, KS
- Place vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks.
- Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc.
- Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies.
- Drill, saw, file, sand, pot, patch, build up, trim, fit parts to meet production requirements. Use of hand/air tools; DA, DOTCO, Drills, Scales, Potting gun, Putty knives.
- Sand, polish molds and/or bonded assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
- Load, unload and operate ovens in the curing of parts and assemblies, utilizing forklift as needed.
- Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools.
- Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, pour coating, roller coating and robotics equipment.
- Spray and brush priming.
Required:
- All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift.
- All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.
- IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment. Please click and review this provided link Acceptable Forms of ID and plan ahead by deciding which documents can be located or if need be, ordered.
This is a union-represented position.
Pay: $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/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.
Salary : $23 - $37