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Mid-Level Quality Lab Technician

L5

spirit aerosystemsMarienthal, KSyesterday

$52,600 - $80,600 per year

Occupations

Quality Control AnalystsChemical TechniciansFood Science Technicians

Industries

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingAircraft ManufacturingAircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Overview: 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.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
  • Performs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory requirements and specifications in regard to chemical, physical, and mechanical properties.
  • Assist Engineering in establishing testing requirements and providing test data.
  • Apply knowledge of engineering and science to conduct tests on metallic and non-metallic materials (e.g., metals, composites, sealants, adhesives, rubber products, plastics) to validate compliance with conformance specifications and provide consultation on related issues.
  • Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical test methods and techniques.
  • Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work orders, documents, verbal and electronic information.
  • Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint per established procedures.
  • Load, unload and operate ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies.
  • 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
  • Sand, polish molds and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
  • Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools
  • QualificationsRelocation Assistance Available
Basic Qualifications: (Required Skills/Experience):5+ years of experience with raw materials testing
Preferred Qualifications:
  • (Desired Skills/Experience):Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.
  • Utilize lay-up tools in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies.
  • Fiber/Void/Resin Content Testing on pre-impregnated materials
  • Sample prep of composite materials for testing
Union:
  • This is a union-represented position.
  • Drug Free Workplace:
  • We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits: We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary: Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $52,600 - $80,600 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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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$52,600 - $80,600 per year

Location

Marienthal, KS

Occupation

Quality Control Analysts

Industry

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Posted

yesterday

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