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Spirit Defense - Entry-Level Composite Mechanic

Wichita, Kansas💼 Full-time💰 $23–$23🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon, Kevlar, fiberglass, and other materials for defense and space missions.

Role type

Entry-Level Composite Mechanic

Builds

Composite structure details and assemblies

Domain

Defense & Space / Aerospace Manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Carbon fiber lay-up, hand tools operation, working at heights, confined space work, overhead work, multi-machine operation, quality control adherence

Preferred skills

Wet layup, graphite handling, complex part bagging, Kevlar processing, fiberglass work, epoxy-resin handling, composite sanding

Technologies

Laser projection systems, digital vacuum gauges

Responsibilities

Build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials; Work to instructions from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures; Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation; Work on platforms up to ten feet above the ground; Work in confined spaces; Work over head; Maintain a clean working environment and clean as you go

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