Assembly Mechanic - Underwing

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 fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Location: Wichita, KS

• 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, identifying discrepancies per applicable procedure.
• Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of daily duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard light bulbs, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels).
• Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• 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 training other assembly personnel in assembly, installation, and inspection techniques.
• Cross train in inspection and become SIA qualified.

• Perform all duties of a Level C and any two of the following.
• Operate coordinate measuring systems (CMM, laser tracker, photogrammetry, or similar equipment) or perform complex functional test of hardware.
• Within the scope of the job description, perform within established quality, cost and schedule requirements for assigned product line.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of all shop performance metrics.

• Must be able to work on concrete floors, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces, as well as walk on open floor beams, climb stairs/scaffolding, crawl/kneel in a workstation, and lift/move parts and/or tools.
• Position requires completion of main tasks and will consist of constant drilling, bucking and riveting for an 8‑hour shift along with overtime as needed by production needs.
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks.

• 6+ months of aircraft structural sheet metal experience (or have successfully completed Aero Structural Training).
• Relevant and transferable experience requiring the use of power tools and hand tools either in work or personal project setting.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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

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.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet those requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

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.