Facility Technician B - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas aviation tax credit up to $5,0

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Textron Aviation's Wichita, Kansas facility seeks a Facility Technician B to analyze, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic malfunctions across process, delivery and facility equipment. The role requires readiness for 2nd shift and hands-on maintenance expertise.

The job emphasizes electrical/electronics, blueprint reading, and ladder logic; on-site work includes potential exposure to challenging conditions with safety focus. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with formal technical training.
• Experience with electrical/electronics, PLCs, or manufacturing tech is preferred.
• Substitution: 5 years of related electrical/electronics experience can replace formal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair facility equipment using electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical expertise.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report findings to leadership.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and infrared scanners for servicing.
• Coordinate work with contractors and maintenance staff to minimize downtime.
• Document activities in the maintenance management software.

Skills

Multimeters

Infrared scanning

Education

High school diploma

Formal technical training in electrical/electronics

Bronze level WorkKeys certification

Job description

Job Description - Facility Technician B - 2nd Shift (345063)

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.