Chem Mill Process Mechanic

Job Title

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.

Location:

Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities:

• Set-up, support and production of high-quality products to help create a highly productive work environment.
• Planning, checking, establishing a sequence of work to fabricate through quality control requirements; or where applicable.
• Developing new and improved methods of production.
• Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation.
• Use any equipment (e.g., hand, power tools, air tools, scanners and computers) needed to prioritize, complete and process work assignments.
• Perform any pickup, touchup, rework, part mark and incorporation of changes to the product as required.
• Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory Data Acquisition) is completed according to work instructions.
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Read, work from, and interpret blueprints, sketches, technique sheets, work orders, and other documentation required to complete operation per engineering.
• Routinely move product within the 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, licenses or permits 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.

Level B

• Prepare and maintain treating solutions used in Anodic, Dow Metal, Airok and other processing tanks
• Add specified chemical compounds in proper sequence and amounts to obtain correct solution strength per lab requirements.
• Segregate and allocate material in accordance with treating requirements to obtain best shop practices.
• Operate process tank equipment to accomplish selective metal removal or prep for paint to meet engineering specifications for part dimensions, weight or contour including single, multiple steps, and tapers.
• Skin polishing of mechanical fastened aircraft assemblies. CAD plate parts, materials and/or tools to exact tolerances.
• Develop proper setups for the operations in which processing time, voltage, amperage and block-offs are not standardized.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain Respirator Certification
• Ability to operate Overhead Crane
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, stoop, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work overhead
• Computer literate
• Basic Mathematics understanding
• Experience blueprint/drawing interpretation
• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift (10 hour shifts), including alternative work weeks.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Chemical Processing experience

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:

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