Spirit Defense - Entry -Level Composite Mechanic

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

8h

About The Position

This entry-level role is with Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, in its Defense Business Unit, Spirit Defense. Spirit Defense supplies the defense and space marketplace with engineering, rapid prototyping, technologies, and support. The Composite Mechanic builds composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials, following technical and quality requirements to deliver products to customers. The position is union-represented and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks; most new hires will be assigned to second shift. The employer does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for this clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Composite experience.
• Experience with wet layup and graphite.
• Experience bagging complex parts.
• Experience working with hand tools.
• Experience with Kevlar, fiberglass, and epoxy resin.
• Composite sanding experience.

Responsibilities

• Build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials, working independently and as part of a team.
• Follow drawings, documents, process specifications, quality-control requirements, and established processes and procedures to deliver quality products on time.
• Perform multitasking and operate multiple machines where applicable.
• Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground, in confined spaces, and overhead.
• Use technology such as computers, phones, laser projection, and digital vacuum gauges.
• Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-ups.
• Use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, and markers.
• Maintain a clean working environment and clean as work progresses.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed