Defense Assembly Mechanic - Underwing I4 - 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.

Assemble, form, functional test and inspection of parts and assemblies into end-items, working from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer. Perform tasks such as multi-tasking where applicable.

1. Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.
2. Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
3. Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.
4. Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
5. Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
6. Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
7. 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.
8. Perform work within allotted schedules.
9. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
10. Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation, and inspections techniques.
11. Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified.

      Level B

1. Perform all duties of Level C listed below and any two of the following.
2. Operate co-ordinate measuring systems (i.e. CMM, Laser tracker, Photogrametry, or other similar equipment) or perform complex functional test of hardware. (i.e., Thrust Reverser functional test, etc.)
3. Within the scope of the job description, perform within established quality, cost and schedule requirements for assigned product line.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of all shopper for mancemetrics.

Preferred :

• Candidates will possess a minimum of 6 months of aircraft structural sheet metal experience or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training.
• Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures.
• Load, locate, and unload, parts, and assemblies.
• Disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies. Drill, saw, file, sand, build up, trim, fit, and fasten parts to meet production requirements utilizing any required hand or power tools.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install systems elements.
• Maintain or repair tools, shop aids, equipment, and facilities as necessary to accomplish work assignments including first-level maintenance on machines and equipment.

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance and Customer Program Access
• Candidates must also possess the willingness to work assigned shift and overtime as required as well as the ability to work on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces, as well as walk on open floor beams, climb on stairs/scaffolding, crawl/kneel in workstation, and lift/move parts and/or tools.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. New hires will be trained on 1st shift for 2-3 months then moved to 2nd shift.

All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (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.