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Composite Mechanic

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United States , Wichita

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22.52 - 37.40 USD / Hour

Job Description:

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks
  • All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
What we offer:
  • Generous company match to your 401(k)
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
  • May be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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