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 Role: + Plan the methods and sequence of operations to fabricate and adhesive bond parts and assemblies composed of metallic and non-metallic composite materials. + Set up automated machines which perform mechanized reciprocating material layup operations in connection with metallic/non-metallic composites fabrication and bonding. Select and load correct program tapes, make appropriate data input into control system, load bulk material to be processed and adjust machine settings and stops in accordance with layup requirements. + Operate automated reciprocating layup machines to perform layup. Maintain correct spacing and directional relationship of tape strips and plies. Adjust heat and/or material application pressure to achieve required adhesion and compression of material during mechanized layup operations. + Layout, cut, mold, form, fit, bond, cure and assemble prototype, first run parts and production assemblies of metallic and non-metallic composites where tooling is incomplete or unproven. + Build up and fabricate assemblies which require hand fitting of a variety of parts to close tolerances where locating and coordinating must be accomplished without the aid of proper tooling. + Drill, counter sink, route counter bore, fill and fit using hand and power equipment. + Set cure cycles, temperatures and pressures to cure bonded and/or resin impregnated assemblies. Hook up thermocouples, vacuum, heat transfer liquid and other connections between platens and the autoclave. Check for vacuum leaks prior to cure operations. + Operate autoclaves, close power doors and set safety locks and actuate controls to start curing cycle. Monitor and adjust instruments, gauges and indicator lights to control and record curing process. Activate auxiliary equipment. Key Accountabilities: + Move and/or obtain correct parts, materials, and tools, as necessary within the employee's assigned area as directed by management. + Use of all precision measuring instruments required to accomplish work assignments. + Capable of accessing and navigating electronic systems as required by the position, program, and/or company. + Works safely and maintains a safe work environment adhering to established company safety requirements. + Train, coach and/or assist fellow employees as requested or required by the company. + Maintain and utilize required personal certifications and qualifications as directed by the company to perform job assignments. + Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure. + Report job handicaps such as: errors in parts, procedures, tools, sequences, etc. Qualifications On-The-Job-Training Class: + The paid training class will be between 4 to 6 weeks in length and will require candidates to successfully pass the skills demonstration exercise once complete in order to hold the 650D Structures Mechanic classification Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in a manufacturing/production setting + Background in aerospace/aviation + Knowledge of hand tools and precision measuring instruments Required Qualifications: + 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