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Spirit Defense - Machine Shop Technician (Mid-level or Senior)

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2026-17065 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 10, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work within a Structural Test Lab Machine Shop environment
  • Construct, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, components, or devices
  • Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions
  • Provide material selection, machining process, design improvement suggestions to designers
  • Operate a wide variety of shop tools and equipment (CNC and manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, etc.) 
  • Fabricate or modify parts to very close tolerances to support exacting test requirements
  • Work effectively and supportively in a team environment while being able to work independently with minimal oversight

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience running milling machines or related technical experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Senior (Level 4): 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2- year Associate's Degree from Trade and/or Technical School
  • Proficiency with MasterCam
  • CNC Operator background
  • Highly skilled at operating manual and CNC mills, and other tools and equipment, safely with minimal oversight
  • Experience with or be willing to learn machine shop type equipment (drills, saws, sanders, etc), ovens and autoclaves, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment
  • Familiarity with aerospace specifications 
  • Experience with FTIR, GDS, GCMS instrumentation 
  • Previous OSHA/ Safety HAZ MAT Training/Certifications
  • Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or schematics
  • Independently build or fabricate engineering test parts based on engineering drawings
  • Propose solutions to engineering requirements
  • Coordinate lifting of items and assemblies, some potentially heavy, either individually, with other personnel or specialty lifting devices including overhead cranes
  • Work with potentially hazardous equipment or on potentially hazardous test activities, following all safety equipment and processes mandated for those activities
  • Training and/or Certifications in MasterCam, CATIA, CNC Operation, NC Programming

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): $54,200 - $83,100

Summary Pay Range - Senior (Level 4): $63,650 - $97,600  

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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.#LI-CG1


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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