Entry, Level Composite Mechanic

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.
• Work within a team environment.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean working environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.

Qualifications

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

This is a union-represented position.

Pay Range: $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/hour.