CareerPlan

Skin Fabrication Process Mechanic

Wichita, KansasFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Operate hand and power tools to fabricate, finish, and maintain aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles) for commercial jetliners.

Role type

Manufacturing mechanic (aerostructures)

Builds

Commercial aircraft components (fuselages, wing components, nacelles)

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Hand tools, power tools, air tools, precision measuring equipment, respirator certification, physical lifting (50lbs), standing for 7+ hours

Preferred skills

Material defect identification, multi-machine operation

Technologies

Calipers, scales, computers

Responsibilities

Use hand/power tools to complete work assignments, perform pickup/rework, maintain certifications, utilize precision measuring equipment for self-inspection, perform routine minor machine maintenance, move product within manufacturing area, support continuous flow by training team members, perform masking, loading/unloading for chemical applications, deburring, hand finishing, light hand forming