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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:
Assemble, install, seal, rig, inspect, and complete precision and other structural and system components, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures
Functional test and correct, fit form and function of assemblies and components
Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information
Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components
Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items
Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification
Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure
Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure
Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties
Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation
Perform work within allotted schedules
Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels
Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation, and inspections techniques
Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified
Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
At least 6 months of experience or transferrable skills
Willingness to work assigned shift and overtime as required
Ability to work on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces
Ability to walk on open floor beams, climb on stairs/scaffolding, crawl/kneel in workstation, and lift/move parts and/or tools
Willing and able to be flexible and work 1st or 2nd shift, including alternative work weeks
Must pass the WorkKeys Assessment or provide verification of having passed it
Must present two forms of ID for WorkKeys Assessment
Nice to have:
Aircraft structural sheet metal experience or successful completion of Aero Structural Training
Ability to operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures
Ability to load, locate, and unload parts and assemblies
Ability to disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies
Ability to drill, saw, file, sand, build up, trim, fit, and fasten parts to meet production requirements utilizing any required hand or power tools
Ability to fabricate, assemble, and install systems elements
Ability to maintain or repair tools, shop aids, equipment, and facilities as necessary to accomplish work assignments including first-level maintenance on machines and equipment
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