Facility Technician B

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Maintenance Technician to analyze, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic malfunctions on a wide range of process, delivery and facility equipment.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and infrared scanners, and document all activities in the Maintenance Management system. Collaboration with contractors and other maintenance staff to minimize downtime is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; bronze WorkKeys certification; formal technical training in electrical/electronics or PLCs.
• Functional understanding of blueprints, electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical/electronics or related manufacturing tech applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of process facility equipment using electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical expertise.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and report findings to leadership.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and infrared scanners to service equipment.
• Coordinate and/or perform assigned work; work with contractors and other maintenance personnel to minimize downtime.
• Maintain open communications with supervision and customer personnel; document activities in the Maintenance Management software.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical

Electronic

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WorkKeys bronze level certification

Formal technical training in electrical/electronics/PLC

Tools

Multimeters

Infrared scanning

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Summary

To analyze, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic malfunctions on a wide variety of process, delivery and facility equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of process facility equipment. Technician must be able to apply electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical expertise and troubleshooting aptitude to maximize equipment uptime.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on equipment and reports findings regarding additional work and repairs to leadership.
• Requires the ability to use electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment such as "multi-meters", infrared scanning equipment and other tools necessary for servicing applicable equipment.
• Coordinates and/or performs assigned work. Works with contractors and other maintenance personnel if necessary to ensure repairs are made properly and with minimum impact on operations.
• Maintains open communications with supervision and customer department personnel. Documents all activities and departmental procedural requirements within the Maintenance Management software.
• Performs other duties as required.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Education

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification plus formal technical training, including electrical/electronics, computerized/programmable controllers or other manufacturing technology applications. Must have a functional understanding in the use of blueprint, electrical schematics, and ladder logic diagrams. Specific documented experience of service work directly related to this field and demonstrated ability can be substituted for this requirement if the candidate has a minimum of 5 years electrical/electronics, computerized/programmable controllers or other manufacturing technology applications in their previous employment.

Experience

A minimum of 1-year documented experience in a maintenance skilled trade related to the intended assignment plus 2 years' maintenance experience, or apprenticeship, in a related additional applicable trade or skill set.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable due to temperatures, dust, machinery related fluids and uncomfortable working positions. Must not be afraid of heights up to 30 ft., and be able to work overhead and in confined spaces.