Defense Process Mechanic I5 - Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsible for the set-up, support and production of high-quality products and to help create a highly productive work environment. Supporting responsibilities include planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work to fabricate, assemble and inspect hardware to planning, engineering and quality control requirements; on where applicable.

Duties - The Company will provide appropriate job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including developing new and improved methods of production.

Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation. Use any equipment (e.g. hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.

Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required. Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal information.

Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work.

Utilizes precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.

Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory DataAcQuisition) is completed according to work instructions.

Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.

Routinely move product within the shop-defined area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.

Performs verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.

Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.

Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.

Maintain required certifications and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops). Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS).

Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.

Level C- Perform process activities including, e.g., protective coatings, metal polishing of aircraft details, wire assembling/fabrication, engraving, decal/metalcals, metal processing, and isoscope, etc. to support the production requirements.

Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: blending of multiple adjacent MDD surfaces into engineering tolerances and/or perform transition work to bring detail parts in accordance with engineering tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Deburr
• Hand finishing
• Use hand equipment (e.g hand tools, power tools, air tools and computers) needed to complete/process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, rework, and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Work from prints, sketches, specification, and written/verbal information.
• Maintain certifications, qualification, licenses or permits as required to perform work.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc) to perform self -inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Perform routine minor machine and Total Preventative maintenance as part of daily work duties (e.g replacing filters, bulbs and maintaining machine lubricant/coolant levels)
• Routinely move product within manufacturing the immediate manufacturing work area and on occasion, move product to the next operation within a building
• Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting team members of the same or lower classification.
• Ability to be cross trained to inspect product and become SIA qualified
• Perform process activities including, e.g. metal etching, metal polishing of aircraft details, heat treating, engraving, shot peening, sand blasting, wire assembling/fabrication, decal/ metal-cals and metal processing, etc. to support the production requirements.
• Qualified to set-up and test electrical/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic assemblies and components.
• Perform hand finishing operations typical of the following: blending of multiple adjacent MDD surfaces into engineering tolerances and/or perform transition work to bring detail parts in accordance with engineering tolerances.

• Candidates must be able to maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Active DoD security clearance, OR be willing to obtain one, and ability to obtain program access
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift. Majority of new hires will be hired on 1st or 2nd shift
• All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (www.workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

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.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.