Assembly Team Member- Various Shifts- Independence, KS

Textron Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation, based in Kansas, is seeking an experienced assembler for sheet metal operations on primary and major assemblies. The role involves following blueprints, using rivet guns, drills, and dimpling equipment while ensuring quality and safety guidelines are followed.

Ideal candidates will have high school diploma or equivalent and assembly experience; WorkKeys Bronze, preferred. This is a first-shift, full-time position with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and to

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, method sheets, and work instructions.
• Experience in assembly or fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal assembling operations (cutting, filing, drilling, countersinking, riveting, etc.) with tooling/fixtures.
• Read blueprints and work instructions accurately.
• Locate reference points, transfer hole patterns, and assemble without jigs when needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal operations

Reading work instructions

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze level WorkKeys certification

Tools

Rivet gun

Drill motor

Dimpling equipment

Buckling bars

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of sheet metal operations in the completion of primary and major assemblies involving major component tooling where some judgment is necessary to set up and maintain multiple numbers of parts or assemblies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assembling operations such as cutting, filing, drilling, countersinking, fitting, shimming, adjusting, clamping, bolting, reaming, riveting, and bucking where locations and other pertinent information is established or predetermined and tolerances, edge margins and hole patterns, etc., are usually controlled by tooling and fixtures.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, method sheets, and work instructions.
• Locates reference points, holes, parts and assemblies from established reference lines or points, transfers hole and rivets pattern within predetermined limits and performs sheet metal assembly work without aid of jigs, fixtures or other tooling when necessary.
• Uses hand and portable tools such as rivet gun, drill motor, portable dimpling equipment, bucking bars, deburr tools, file, scale, etc.
• Highly dedicated to meeting customer commitments and incrementally improving the process.
• Encourages continuous improvement and recommends solutions and implements.
• Ensure all safety guidelines for procedures and equipment are followed.
• Demonstrate a positive behavior towards peers, supervision, company and customer and treats all with respect.
• Must take initiative to implement suggestions for improvement as part of Andon initiative.
• General supervision needed in order the complete tasks plus additional on the job training required.
• Needs assistance to find solutions in order to solve problems.
• Listens to concerns and responds appropriately based on feedback given through the learning curve.
• Will learn to identify the need for improvements and be open to new ideas.

EDUCATION

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Requires the use of simple arithmetic, a limited number of measuring instruments and blueprints.

EXPERIENCE

Assembly or fabrication experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Daily tasks are completed without supervision.
• A self-starter and takes the lead on important projects to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Action oriented and takes on challenges.
• No instructions needed on routine work and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.
• Will be required to follow all safety guidelines for procedures and equipment, and actively participate in daily ergonomic stretching exercises.
• No instructions needed on routine work and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.
• Will be required to follow all safety guidelines for procedures and equipment, and actively participate in daily ergonomic stretching exercises.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

Your success is our success.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veteran Statement

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Independence

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/16/2026, 9:50:07 AM