Facility Technician B

Textron Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation seeks a Facility Technician B to analyze, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic malfunctions across process, delivery and facility equipment.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, use meters and infrared scanners, coordinate with contractors, and document activities in the maintenance system to keep operations safe and reliable.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with technical training.
• Experience with electrical/electronics and PLCs.
• Minimum 1 year in a maintenance skilled trade plus 2 years in a related trade.
• Ability to read blueprints and ladder logic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide variety of process facility equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and report findings.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as multimeters and infrared scanners.
• Coordinate and/or perform assigned work with contractors and staff.
• Document all activities in the Maintenance Management software.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electronics troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic equipment use

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in electrical/electronics

PLC knowledge

WorkKeys Bronze level

Tools

Multimeters

Infrared thermography

Maintenance software

Job description

Facility Technician B

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Kansas Tax Credit:

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.

EEO Statement

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.