Defense - Composite Mechanic

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This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, 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. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

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, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer

* 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 i.e. 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 and clean as you go

Requirements:

* 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.

* Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance and Customer Program Access

* All Candidates must pass the Work Keys Assessment () or provide verification that they have passed the Work Keys Assessment. Delay in completing your Work Keys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

* Active DoD Security Clearance

* Composite experience

* Wet Layup, graphite

* Bagging of complex parts

* Working with hand tools

* Kevlar

* Fiberglass

* Epoxy-resin

* Composite sanding

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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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