HVAC Technician

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities:

• To maintain, operate, repair, build and rebuild plant infrastructure and systems pertaining to it.
• Trouble shoot and repair all refrigerant, gas, steam and hydraulic systems. 
• Install, repair, replace, rebuild, troubleshoot, adjust, and balance all HVAC/R equipment including, but not limited to Chillers, hydraulic, oil, and spindle coolant chillers, degreasers, cold boxes, comfort air systems, and paint booth air handling units containing cooling medium. 
• Any and all controls and components associated with HVAC/R equipment feeding from the main power disconnect (480 volts nominal or lower) and within the unit, such as, pneumatic, electrical, electromechanical control components, variable frequency drives, and motors.  
• Building systems monitoring, diagnosing, and repairs of systems and controls and devices directly or indirectly related to HVAC/R equipment including chilled water, hot water, condenser water and cooling towers. 
• Monitor, record, and analyze pressures and temperatures in order to recognize out of specification conditions.
• To assist all other crafts in the maintenance and construction of plant equipment within the Spirit-Wichita facility. By means of, including, but not limited to painting, carpentry, general labor, plumbing, HVAC/R, pipe fitting, tinning, welding, millwright work, operation of boilers and compressed air systems, operation of waste water systems, operation of process water-systems, within the individual's skill set and/or with proper training.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2 yr. minimum commercial HVAC experience.
• Trouble shoot and repair all refrigerant, gas, steam and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with HVAC/R controls and components up to 480 volts, including pneumatic, electrical, and electromechanical controls, variable frequency drives, and motors.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• Must have an EPA Refrigerant Card

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Install, repair, replace, rebuild, troubleshoot, adjust, and balance all HVAC/R equipment including, but not limited to Chillers, hydraulic, oil, and spindle coolant chillers, degreasers, cold boxes, comfort air systems, and paint booth air handling units containing cooling medium. 
• Building systems monitoring, diagnosing, and repairs of systems and controls and devices directly or indirectly related to HVAC/R equipment including chilled water, hot water, condenser water and cooling towers.
• Monitor, record, and analyze pressures and temperatures in order to recognize out of specification conditions.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $25.09/hour, with potential to earn up to $43.13/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.