NDI Inspector - Ultrasonic Testing

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:

• Possess the skills, knowledge and education to perform non-destructive inspection with hand-help equipment.
• Possess the skills, knowledge and education to operate Multi-Axis automated ultrasonic systems.
• Teach/program multi axis non-destructive test machines that perform complex motions.
• Ability to investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action (non-disciplinary).
• Perform process and hardware audits and surveillance.
• Meet the Level II training and experience requirements of NAS-410 and MAA1-10026-1
• Maintain certifications as required to comply with NAS-410 and MAA1-10026-1
• Create techniques to be approved by responsible Level III
• Assist in training as applicable to job roles
• Cross-train in equivalent level Fabrication/Assembly and/or Machine-Tooling inspector classifications.
• Use and interpret drawings, inspection manuals and specifications, shop mathematics precision measuring instruments, specialized inspection-machines, tools software and equipment necessary to accomplish work-assignments
• Experience working with Quality Management System Policies and-Procedures
• Working knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures and Specifications
• Overall working knowledge of production processes
• Good communication skills # written and verbal
• Good computing skills
• Contact other company organizations or customer representatives, as-required to coordinate and accomplish work assignments.
• Ability to utilize various stationary and/or portable hand held-inspection equipment
• Position parts and/or assemblies using required tools, fixtures and-standards
• Verify that tools are qualified
• Evaluate inspection results from data (manual or computer generated)to determine if component meets the governing customer specification(s)
• Determine and submit test and investigation statements
• Follow Inspection (shop) procedures to accept or reject-processes/parts/assemblies
• Prepare and maintain Quality records

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Associates degree in NDT or Certificate(s) of completion or will also consider NDI trade school completion. Must provide diploma/certificates, official transcripts, etc.
• Minimal 40 hours of formal Ultrasonic training.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

•  Certified Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.

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. 

Salary Pay Range:  $27.55/hour, with potential to earn up to $45.04/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.