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Process Mechanic

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2025-15566 Category Manufacturing Post Date Oct. 10, 2025
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Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

General Statement

  • Responsible for the set-up, support and production of high-quality products and to help create a highly productive work environment.
  • Supporting responsibilities include planning, checking,establishing a sequence of work to fabricate, assemble and inspect hardware to planning, engineering and quality control requirements

Duties:

  • The Company will provide appropriate job training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including developing new and improved methods of production.
  • Performmulti-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.
  • Work from prints, sketches, specifications and written/verbal information.
  • Maintain certifications, qualifications, licenses or permits as required to perform work.
  • Utilizes precision measuring equipment (calipers, scales, etc.) to perform self-inspection of in-process and finished work.
  • Ensure that all FDAQ (Factory DataAcQuisition) 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 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 ofdimensions 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 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 C-

  • Perform process activities including, e.g., protective coatings, metal polishing of aircraft details, wire assembling/fabrication, engraving, decal/metalcals, metal processing, and isoscope, etc. to support the production requirements.
  • Perform hand finishing operations typical ofthe following: blending of multiple adjacent MDD surfaces intoengineering tolerances and/or perform transition work to bring detail parts in accordance with engineering tolerances.
  • 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.
  • All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.


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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