Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic

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:

Perform a wide range of duties required to install, seal, assemble, inspect, test, system/payload components required to complete installation of modules. Capture, translate, validate or provide measurement data to meet engineering intent and top level requirements to assure quality products. Tasks performed will require continuous improvement of overall efficiencies such as, but not limited to, product conveyance and multi-tasking where applicable. Perform work activity in a delivery/completion center customer minded environment. Provide high-level technical support and leadership relative to assembly and installation.

• Installs, adjusts and validates modules and components required for all systems/payload installations.
• Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, etc.
• Work with blueprints, WHIDS, changes, specifications, work orders, etc. to assemble and install to quality requirements parts and assemblies.
• Utilize Virtual Manufacturing Tools to validate the processes.
• Report and/or investigate job handicaps such as: errors in parts, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc.
• 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. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training, coaching and assisting employees of all classification levels.
• Document any discrepancies according to specification, process, and procedure.
• Verify dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools. Installs sub-assemblies, assemble and install structure fillet and fay, apply leveling compound.
• Operate shop sewing machine to perform rework on aircraft insulation blankets an installation.
• Assist laser measurement team by positioning of laser measurement equipment.
• Maintains personal certifications required to perform duties above.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift.

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. 

Pay:  $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/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.