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Defense - Inspector - Fabrication/Assembly I3

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS Other
POSTED ON 1/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2026

Overview

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.  

Responsibilities

Level A 

  • MVP certification beneficial, but not required
  • Possess the skills/knowledge to perform in one or more of the following classifications: Systems/Payload Structures Mechanic A Assembly Mechanic A Fuselage Assembly Mechanic A Underwing Composites Mechanic A Metals Mechanic a Process Mechanic A
  • Ability to certify for Systems inspection function
  • Assist in training as applicable to job roles
  • Ability to investigate and document Root Cause analysis and Corrective action (non-disciplinary)
  • Determine and submit test and investigation statements
  • Perform process and hardware audits and surveillances
  • Perform all functions associated with Level B requirements

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be able to apply and obtain a security clearance
  • Must be able to secure Program Access approval
  • 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

Experience required in one or more of the following:

  • Selected candidate will possess a familiarity with MBD, primarily Catia V5 and Enovia, including GD&T tolerancing

  • Selected candidate will be familiar in SAP, Military Enterprise Resource Planner (mERP), but not required

  • Selected candidate will be cross-trained to support both major assembly and composite fabrication, so experience in both disciplines is preferred 

  • Sikorsky DQR experience preferred but not required
  • Composite Inspection 
  • Assembly Inspection
  • Fabrication Inspection
  • 2 years Composite Mechanic
  • 2 years Assembly Mechanic

 

Must be willing and able to work any shift.

 

All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (www.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.

 

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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