Composite Mechanic
Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company
Wichita, KS3h agovia LinkedIn
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.
Position 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.
- 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.
- Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go.
- Proficient use of technology (e.g., 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) for export control compliance.
- Union-represented position.
Qualifications
- Composite experience.
- Wet Layup.
- Graphite.
- Bagging of complex parts.
- Working with hand tools.
- Kevlar.
- Fiberglass.
- Epoxy-resin.
- Composite sanding.
Pay Range: $24.81/hour, with potential to earn up to $41.27/hour.
Security Clearance: Requires ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.