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Welder - Production

Location

Wichita, KS

Wage

$27.31 – $41.13/hr

Employment Type

$27.31---$41.13-An-Hour

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingStick WeldingFlux-Core WeldingSteelStainless SteelAluminumTitaniumAWS ANDAWS CERTIFICATIONS.AWS D17.1PIPEAPI
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Posted on April 16, 2026

Job Description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focusing on the design and manufacture of commercial aerostructures. The position involves various welding processes to fabricate tools and components for the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, estimate, sequence, and perform tasks in the weld shop.
  • Fabricate, weld, assemble, maintain, inspect, and repair tools.
  • Use processes such as cutting, grinding, and welding on various materials.
  • Coordinate and plan work with other employees.
  • Interpret tool and engineering drawings and CAD models.
  • Perform various welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and others.
  • Ensure all welds meet visual and functional standards.
  • Maintain required AWS certifications and read applicable weld symbols.
  • Perform basic shop math and routine minor machine maintenance.

Requirements

  • Must be willing and able to work any shift.
  • Pass the WorkKeys Assessment.
  • TIG welding experience with Aluminum, Stainless alloys, titanium, and Inconel.
  • Production aircraft welding experience preferred.
  • Precision fabrication with metals.
  • Familiar with AWS D17.1.
  • Ability to follow engineering drawings and weld symbols.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Wichita, KS
  • Drug Free Workplace policy in effect.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k

About Spirit AeroSystems

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Spirit-Aerosystems

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