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Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Lean Manufacturing Project Shop

Job in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67232, USA
Listing for: Spirit AeroSystems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, form, functional test and inspection of parts and assemblies into end-items, working 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 tasks such as multi-tasking where applicable.
  • Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work instructions, documents, verbal and electronic information.
  • Use shop mathematics and precision measuring and or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.
  • Utilize tooling in the assembly of components into sub-assemblies or end items.
  • Verify work performed is per work instructions and meets process and/or engineering specification. Identify discrepancies found per applicable procedure.
  • Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
  • Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., where applicable, replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
  • Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, move product to the next operation within a building.
  • Perform work within allotted schedules.
  • Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels.
  • Assist in the training of other assembly personnel in assembly, installation and inspections techniques.
  • Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
  • Candidates must also possess the willingness to work assigned shift and overtime as required as well as the ability to work on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces, as well as walk on open floor beams, climb on stairs/scaffolding, crawl/kneel in workstation, and lift/move parts and/or tools.
  • All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. New hires will be trained on 1st shift for 2-3 months then moved to 2nd shift.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidates will possess a minimum of 6 months of aircraft structural sheet metal experience or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training.
  • Operate measurement and testing equipment, machines, and devices in accordance with established procedures.
  • Load, locate, and unload, parts, and assemblies.
  • Disassemble and prepare assemblies to accomplish rework, repair or change incorporation on completed assemblies. Drill, saw, file, sand, build up, trim, fit, and fasten parts to meet production requirements utilizing any required hand or power tools.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and install systems elements.
  • Maintain or repair tools, shop aids, equipment, and facilities as necessary to accomplish work assignments including first-level maintenance on machines and equipment.
Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

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.

Pay & Benefits

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…

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