Defense, Entry

About the Role

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials.
• Work to instructions 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 multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.
• Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work over head.
• Work within a team environment.
• Proficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges.
• Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up.
• Ability to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, and other small tools.
• Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go.

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.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Composite experience
• Wet Layup
• Graphite
• Bagging of complex parts
• Working with hand tools
• Kevlar
• Fiberglass
• Epoxy-resin
• Composite sanding

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Pay Range

• $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.