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Equipment Maintenance Technician

Spirit AeroSystems

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, Kansas

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On-site

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Full-time

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3w ago

Compensation

$49,213 - $81,786

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare

401(k)

Flexible Hours

Healthcare

401k

Flexible Hours

Required Skills

Equipment maintenance

Machinery diagnosis

Overview

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, 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:

Location: Wichita, KS

  • Diagnose machinery and equipment failures in the aerospace industry for precision Machine Tools, Industrial and Infrastructure Equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Determine parts /material requirements, and perform timely repairs, as required to support our production customers.
  • Service and maintain lubrication and metal cutting fluids on plant assets and equipment.

Assist higher grade employees in the completion of work, or complete work under the direction of a higher-grade employee in same job classification, or work plans.

  • Support root/cause analysis in support of reliability processes, and collaborate with vendors, engineering, team leader, customer, other crafts and management to solve equipment problems and develop corrective action.
  • Perform Planned Services and Preventative Maintenance on machinery and equipment minimize risk of unplanned downtime.
  • Enter and retrieve data from the CMMS system to identify and account for work, as well as order parts required to accomplish work tasks, (except as relates to inventory, store, record, issue and any other duties related to material support technician.) Communicate in CMMS to follow-on shifts, as to what work has been accomplished and what work is yet needed.
  • Work from general knowledge and experience, as well as blueprints, schematics and formal documentation to complete job tasks.
  • Train other employees in same job classification as requested or required.
  • Assist Management with work assessment for proper completion of assignment or project.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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 Work Keys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the Work Keys Assessment. Delay in completing your Work Keys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

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: $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Position Responsibilities:

Location: Wichita, KS

  • Diagnose machinery and equipment failures in the aerospace industry for precision Machine Tools, Industrial and Infrastructure Equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Determine parts /material requirements, and perform timely repairs, as required to support our production customers.
  • Service and maintain lubrication and metal cutting fluids on plant assets and equipment.

Assist higher grade employees in the completion of work, or complete work under the direction of a higher-grade employee in same job classification, or work plans.

  • Support root/cause analysis in support of reliability processes, and collaborate with vendors, engineering, team leader, customer, other crafts and management to solve equipment problems and develop corrective action.
  • Perform Planned Services and Preventative Maintenance on machinery and equipment minimize risk of unplanned downtime.
  • Enter and retrieve data from the CMMS system to identify and account for work, as well as order parts required to accomplish work tasks, (except as relates to inventory, store, record, issue and any other duties related to material support technician.) Communicate in CMMS to follow-on shifts, as to what work has been accomplished and what work is yet needed.
  • Work from general knowledge and experience, as well as blueprints, schematics and formal documentation to complete job tasks.
  • Train other employees in same job classification as requested or required.
  • Assist Management with work assessment for proper completion of assignment or project.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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 Work Keys Assessment (workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the Work Keys Assessment. Delay in completing your Work Keys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

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: $23.66/hour, with potential to earn up to $39.32/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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About Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems

A manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.

10,001+

Employees

Wichita

Headquarters

Reviews

3.3

10 reviews

Work Life Balance

2.8

Compensation

3.2

Culture

3.1

Career

3.0

Management

2.3

45%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Good learning opportunities and training

Quality benefits package

Flexible working environment

Cons

Low salary/compensation issues

Poor management and leadership

Job insecurity and layoffs

Salary Ranges

173 data points

Junior/L3

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Director

Junior/L3 · Assembly Mechanic

41 reports

$55,210

total / year

Base

$55,210

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$42,036

$72,512

Interview Experience

46 interviews

Difficulty

3.3

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Offer Rate

42%

Experience

Positive 60%

Neutral 24%

Negative 16%

Interview Process

1

Phone Screen

2

Technical Interview

3

Hiring Manager

4

Team Fit

Common Questions

Technical skills

Past experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving