Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Sealer

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

22h

About The Position

The Mid-Level Sealer works in Spirit AeroSystems’ Defense Business Unit, an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. The role seals major assemblies, sub-assemblies, precision bench assemblies, and integral fuel cells. Work includes applying sealant and other compounds, pressure testing, and following drawings, process specifications, quality requirements, and established procedures. The company provides appropriate job training, including training in the use of blueprints, specifications, work orders, and related documents.

At Level B, the employee performs integral fuel cell sealing by applying sealing compounds to fuel cells and related wing-section components. The employee also performs one or more additional sealing skills, which may include major assembly, large-structure, or aerodynamic sealing.

This is a union-represented position. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain applicable U.S. security clearances and customer program clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the government clearance. The employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required for government clearance.
• Must be eligible to apply for, obtain, and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance in addition to customer program clearance.
• Must be willing and able to work first and second shifts, any shift, alternative work weeks, and some weekends.
• Ability to work on concrete floors and uneven surfaces; in confined spaces; on open floor beams; on stairs or scaffolding; and to crawl or kneel at a workstation.
• Ability to lift or move parts and tools.
• Ability to work at heights with fall protection and perform repetitive bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for detailed work.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to follow Foreign Object Debris (FOD) protocols.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify gaps, defects, and potential leak paths.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using seal guns, cleaning surfaces, and applying adhesives.
• Experience with precise caulking, surface preparation, and reading technical plans.
• Experience cleaning, sanding, and preparing surfaces for coating or adhesion.
• Proficiency using applicators, caulking guns, and smoothing or fairing tools to apply sealant.
• Previous experience with paints, sealants, adhesives, or primers in industrial or trade settings.
• Skill in applying sealant to fasteners and bolts.
• Ability to read and follow precise work instructions, blueprints, or technical drawings.
• Ability to apply sealant consistently and uniformly.
• Experience with sealing, rework, fabrication, testing, or related work described in the position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Seal, fillet and fay, cap seal, brush coat, and perform related sealing work on major assemblies, sub-assemblies, precision bench assemblies, and integral fuel cells.
• Apply scotchcast, leveling compound, and aerodynamic seal, and perform pressure tests according to drawings, documents, process specifications, quality requirements, and established procedures.
• Apply sealing compounds to fuel cells and related wing-section components and perform additional major assembly, large-structure, or aerodynamic sealing skills.
• Complete required data-gathering transactions for sealer progression.
• Perform required pickup, rework, fabrication, change incorporation, functional testing, or checks during or after final sealing and seal progression.
• Use measuring instruments as required for work assignments.
• Report or investigate job handicaps, including errors and issues with assembly procedures, tools, and sequences.
• Support manufacturing product flow by training, coaching, and assisting employees of all classification levels.
• Document discrepancies according to applicable specifications, processes, and procedures.
• Temporarily attach parts or assemblies and install collars and other hardware not related to drilling or countersinking.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Potential to earn up to $39.32 per hour under the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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