Apprentice - Precision Maintenance Technician

Overview

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, 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.

The Precision Apprenticeship Technician is a state registered, four-year training program consisting of both formal education and on the job training. Successful candidates will enter a Joint Partnership program between the International Association of Machinists Union (IAM) and the Spirit Aero Systems Company. This program will include both on the job training at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc., as well as full participation in a Technical College.

Upon successful completion of this Apprenticeship program, the candidate will be qualified for the Precision Maintenance Technician position. To complete the program an apprentice must have 8000 hours in the program as specified in the state registered apprenticeship boiler plate.

The Company will provide appropriate assistance in job training to enable employees to safely perform all necessary job functions.

• Attend the formal education training center and follow all applicable guidelines.
• When school is not in session, the apprentice will report to Spirit Aero Systems and work in the designated area. For the first 4000 hours, the apprentice will work with a M06 Precision Maintenance Technician.
• After formal education is complete and the apprentice has exceeded 4000 hours, he/she will complete the rest of their training working under the guidance of a M06 Precision Maintenance Technician.

• Perform root cause analysis in support of reliability processes and collaborate with vendors, engineering, team leader, customer, other crafts and management to solve equipment problems and develop corrective action.
• Enter and retrieve data from the CMMS system and allocate parts required to accomplish the tasks.
• During initial checkout of new and rebuilt assets and systems, troubleshoot and correct, design, and engineering related issues for the timely completion of the project.
• Engaged in all mechanical phases of rebuild, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Use precision alignment and measuring equipment such as but not limited to, electronic levels, laser trackers, precision levels, micrometers, etc.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Must be willing and able to work any shift.

This is a union-represented position.

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $24.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $45.04/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.  for more information on the tax credit.