Spirit AeroSystems · 20 hours ago
Structures Test Lab - Machining Technician (Associate or Mid-Level)
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $83K/yr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focusing on designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Machining Technician role involves constructing, fabricating, and maintaining equipment while ensuring effective test solutions in a team-oriented environment.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Construct, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, components, or devices
Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions
Provide material selection, machining process, design improvement suggestions to designers
Operate a wide variety of shop tools and equipment (CNC and manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, etc.)
Fabricate or modify parts to very close tolerances to support exacting test requirements
Work effectively and supportively in a team environment while being able to work independently with minimal oversight
Qualification
Required
2+ years working as a technician in a related field
Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or schematics
Independently build or fabricate engineering test parts based on engineering drawings
Operate manual and CNC mills and other tools and equipment safely with minimal oversight
Propose solutions to engineering requirements
Coordinate lifting of items and assemblies, some potentially heavy, either individually, with other personnel or specialty lifting devices including overhead cranes
Work with potentially hazardous equipment or on potentially hazardous test activities, following all safety equipment and processes mandated for those activities
Training or Certifications in MasterCam, CATIA, CNC Operation, NC Programming
Preferred
Mid-level Technician (Level 3): 5+ years working as a technician in a related field
Ability to Obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
2- year Associate's Degree from Trade/Technical School
Experience with or be willing to learn machine shop type equipment (drills, saws, sanders, etc), ovens and autoclaves, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment
Familiarity with aerospace specifications preferred
Experience with FTIR, GDS, GCMS instrumentation is also preferred
Previous OSHA/ Safety HAZ MAT Training/Certifications
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
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