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Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nWork within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials\nWork to instructions from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer\nPerform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable\nWork on platforms up to ten feet above the ground\nWork in confined spaces\nWork over head\nWork within a team environment\nProficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges\nUse hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up\nAbility to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, and other small tools\nMaintain a clean working environment and clean as you go\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nAll applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift.\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nAn active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship) (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)\nComposite experience\nWet Layup, graphite\nBagging of complex parts\nWorking with hand tools\nKevlar\nFiberglass\nEpoxy-resin\nComposite sanding\nUnion:\nThis is a union-represented position.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nWe 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.\nPay & Benefits:\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range: $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.\nSecurity Clearance\nThis 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.\n\nExport Control Requirements:\nExport 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nBoeing 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.\n\nYour Benefits\nNo matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.\nGenerous company match to your 401(k).\nIndustry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.\nFertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.\nUp to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.\n\nThese programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. 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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.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nWork within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials\nWork to instructions from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer\nPerform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable\nWork on platforms up to ten feet above the ground\nWork in confined spaces\nWork over head\nWork within a team environment\nProficient use of technology i.e. computer, phones, laser projection, digital vacuum gauges\nUse hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up\nAbility to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, and other small tools\nMaintain a clean working environment and clean as you go\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nAll applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including alternative work weeks. 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Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range: $22.52/hour, with potential to earn up to $37.40/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.\nSecurity Clearance\nThis 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.\n\nExport Control Requirements:\nExport 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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