Defense, Entry

About the Role

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”), 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.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.
• Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work overhead.
• Work within a team environment.
• Proficient use of technology, including computer, phones, laser projection, and 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, and markers.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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).

Qualifications

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

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits

• 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.
• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Benefit programs generally include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Security Clearance

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

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.