Spirit AeroSystems · 2 months ago
Composite Mechanic I5
Wichita, Kansas
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSpirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. The Composite Mechanic I5 will be responsible for various tasks including cutting and finishing composite materials, operating curing ovens, and applying bonding adhesives to parts and assemblies.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Place vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks
Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc
Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies
Drill, saw, file, sand, pot, patch, build up, trim, fit parts to meet production requirements. Use of hand/air tools; DA, DOTCO, Drills, Scales, Potting gun, Putty knives
Sand, polish molds and/or bonded assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces
Load, unload and operate ovens in the curing of parts and assemblies, utilizing forklift as needed
Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools
Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, pour coating, roller coating and robotics equipment
Spray and brush priming
Qualification
Required
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 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
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
Founded in 2005
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Recent News
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