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Overhead Crane

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2026-16176 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 06, 2026
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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.

Position Responsibilities:

Location: Wichita, KS

Perform a variety of material support activities that assure the timely delivery of products to the customer. Perform tasks such as product conveyance, operation of material handling equipment, overhead crane,material support machinery and clerical/record keeping activities involving material flow of goods and parts.

The Company will provide appropriate training to enable employees to perform all necessary job functions including:

  • Perform all tasks involved in moving product, tools,tooling, equipment and support equipment related to overhead crane for keeping the flow of all goods to support the factory.
  • Perform a variety of activities including: using power or hand operated tools and equipment; checking hardware and tools for visible damage; routing broken, worn, or obsolete hardware and tools to proper authority for disposition; opening containers and identifying weight and count of contents; and verifying quality of hardware. Additionally, operate any-and all types of information systems required to perform assigned tasks.
  • Utilize proper equipment and devices to assure that parts, equipment and all structures are appropriately protected.
  • Check condition of the material handling and associated equipment or devices before and after operation.   
  • Report malfunctioning and unsafe equipment. 
  • Verify unit numbers, part count and similar information of in-process material.
  • Effectively communicate with management staff, support functions,employees, vendors and outside shipping personnel.
  • Train other employees in same job classification as requested or required.
  • Qualifying Skills Advancement to any given level is subject to need as determined by-management.
  • Employee must meet established criteria, which includes but-is not limited to: able to work at extreme heights (no fear of-heights); able to bend, squat or stoop for extending period of time; and able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances.

Level B - Move Crew will Check incoming and departing rail car status reports,order necessary loading and unloading equipment, arrange sequence of-loading or unloading and maintain records as required. Load rail cars using adequate mechanical aids to facilitate loading of assembled parts,structural components or other freight according to work instructions. Insure contents of cars are accurate per manifest and notify the proper authorities in the event of discrepancies or damage.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Employees must meet established criteria, which includes but is not limited to: able to work at extreme heights (no fear of heights); able to bend, squat or stoop for extending period of time; and able to climb flights of stairs and walk extensive distances.
  • Must have a valid driver's license. 
  • Must be able to pass a vision exam which will include identifying color.
  • 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 (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.
    • IMPORTANT WorkKeys note: Any person scheduling their WorkKeys Assessment will be required to present two (2) forms of identification to be verified before their scheduled date for the WorkKeys assessment. Please click and review this provided link Acceptable Forms of ID and plan ahead by deciding which documents can be located or if need be, ordered. 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  •  Crane operation: Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Fixed Crane, Bridge Crane, Cab operated Crane
  •  Construction experience: Working from heights, Working Around Heavy Equipment, Oil Field
  •  Heavy equipment experience: Skid steer, Fork Lift, Backhoe, Tractor, Bull Dozer, Excavator, Directional Boring, Pulling Units
  •  Rigging experience: Hook tending, Rigging Loads to Move

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. 

Pay:  $20.50/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

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.


Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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