Furniture Builder - First Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas is seeking a Furniture Builder for the First Shift to manufacture standard production and customized aircraft furniture.

You will build from orders and blueprints, operate shop equipment, apply laminate and veneer, and ensure data collection and traceability for material control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 6+ months of related assembly or composite experience.
• Blueprint reading class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble aircraft furniture per orders and blueprints.
• Operate table saw, band saw, platen press and routers per spec.
• Use calipers and gauges for precise measurements and record data.

Skills

Assembly

Composite materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Table saw

Band saw

Platen press

Router

Sander

Calipers

Job description

Job Description - Furniture Builder - First Shift (344903)

Furniture Builder - First Shift

Job Number: 344903

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

Manufacture standard production and customized aircraft furniture.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work from orders and blueprints to build and assemble small aircraft furniture per specifications. May work under guidance of higher grade furniture builder(s).
• Operates equipment such as table saw, band saw, platen press, hand and table router and sander with minimal assistance.
• Uses small and large power tools, sanders, rivet guns, drills, routers, saws, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Use of precision measurement devices.
• Operates spray gun for adhesive spray according to company specifications
• Applies laminate and veneer to composite and other materials.
• Accurately record information required for data collection and material traceability with assistance
• Understand and respond to budget hours and schedule requirements with assistance
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE

6+ months of related experience in assembly and/or composite.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids. Safety shoes and protective clothing could be 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.

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.