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Defense - Composite Mechanic

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United States , Wichita

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22.52 - 37.40 USD / Hour

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials
  • Work to instructions 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 multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable
  • Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground
  • Work in confined spaces
  • Work over head
  • Work within a team environment
  • Proficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges
  • Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up
  • Ability to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, and other small tools
  • Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go

Requirements:

  • All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance and Customer Program Access
  • All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • Must meet export control compliance requirements
  • A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required

Nice to have:

  • Active DoD Security Clearance
  • Composite experience
  • Wet Layup, graphite
  • Bagging of complex parts
  • Working with hand tools
  • Kevlar
  • Fiberglass
  • Epoxy-resin
  • Composite sanding
What we offer:
  • Generous company match to your 401(k)
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
  • Eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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