Material Support Technician

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a broad range of material support activities to ensure the efficient flow of parts, tools, equipment, and supplies throughout the production process. Duties include receiving, issuing, preparing, and moving materials; operating material handling equipment; maintaining accurate inventory records; and ensuring proper handling and protection of goods. The role also requires safe equipment operation, effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to train others as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to lift 60lbs.
Stand for extended periods of time.
Must be willing and able to work any shift.
All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Shipping and receiving; stocking and inventory.
Operation of pallet jacks, forklifts, and drum dollies.
Familiarity/Acumen with machine tool operation.
Basic computer skills, including data entry, documentation, and email.
Willingness to work in a chemical environment (sealant, paint, solvent).

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of material support activities that assure the timely delivery of high-quality products to the customer.
Perform tasks such as product conveyance and multitasking, operation of material handling equipment, material support machinery, and clerical or record-keeping activities involving the material flow of all goods and parts.
Perform all tasks involved in receiving, location, issuing, kit, preparation, and movement of materials (raw materials, tools/tooling, parts, drawings, equipment/support equipment supplies, surplus property, and hazardous materials to facilitate the production process or other support functions including Inventory Record Accuracy.
Perform a variety of activities including, using power or hand-operated tools and equipment, checking hardware and tools for visible damage, routing broken, worn, or obsolete hardware and tools to proper authority for disposition, opening containers, and identifying weight and count of contents and verifying quality of incoming hardware. Additionally, operate any types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks.
Utilize proper equipment and devices to ensure, equipment, structures, etc. are appropriately protected.
Load and unload air cargo as required.
Check the condition of the material handling and associated equipment or devices before and after operation and perform routine maintenance such as topping off fluids, and checking and adjusting tire pressure). Report major malfunctioning and unsafe equipment.
Refuel equipment.
Verify part numbers, part count, and similar information of in-process material.
Effectively communicate with management staff, other support functions, other employees, vendors, and outside shipping personnel.
Train other employees in the same job classification as requested or required.
Level B will properly mix, label and distribute sealing compounds and other process materials, i.e. sealant, leveling compounds, or other chemicals/components through the utilization of a static mixer, continuous mix machine, dasher mixer, or hand mixing requirements.
Ensure proper identification of material expiration dates is maintained on products.
Operate industrial vehicles such as fork trucks, industrial trucks, and tractors of less than 15,000 lb capacity to move position and align parts, equipment, tools, material, and any other goods within the shop-defined area.
May perform any other duties as needed.