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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

This position will perform basic metal fabrication such as:

  • Fabricate components using associated tasks including deburr, bending, routing, forming, cutting, shearing, straightening, shrinking, bead, flare, flange, punching, countersinking,
    tapping, chamfering, pressure and leak test, part mark or similar tasks.
  • Use hand, power tools & equipment to complete work assignment.
  • Validate quality of tool(s) prior to setup, during & after job completion.
  • Apply potting compound and sealer as required to complete the job.
  • Work from blueprints, drawings, templates, and check fixtures, form blocks and written/verbal instructions.
  • Self inspection as required of performed task prior to next work sequence. Uses precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.).
  • Rework and repair defective products as required.
  • Assist others in the execution of tasks as required.
  • As required layout parts and patterns to facilitate associated operations (shear, route, saw, etc.)
  • Setup, adjust, maintain and operate all equipment.
  • Work may occasionally require soldering riveting.
  • Use basic and advanced shop math.
  • Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g.,replacing machine filters, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total
    Preventative Maintenance duties).
  • Routinely move product within shop-defined area, including across aisle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to
    the next operation.
  • Performs verification of dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools.
  • Perform inspection MVP, including first part review, of fabricated parts and assemblies.
  • Initiate and document any non-conforming condition.
  • Maintain required certifications and qualifications as needed. (e.g. SLS, BAC, Nadcap, AS9100, crane, sealer, liquid nitrogen, vehicle ops)
  • Ensure compliance with applicable processes (e.g., FOD, Hazmat, OSHA, QMS)
  • Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
  • Able to capture, translate, validate or provide measurement data to meet engineering intent and top-level requirements using engineering and model-based definition drawings.

Required:

  • 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.
  • 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.
    • IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment. Please click and review this provided link Acceptable Forms of ID and plan ahead by deciding which documents can be located or if need be, ordered. 

Preferred: 

  • Hand form experience
  • Experience with stretch press, brake forms, bag press, and other skills involving bending of metal. 
  • Construction industry working with metal could also be considered.  

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

 

Pay:  $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

 

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.

 


Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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