Lead Composite Trim Technician — 2nd Shift

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas state tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Trim Technician-Lead on 2nd Shift to trim, fill, sand and bond composite parts per instructions and blueprints.

You will lead a small team, train new hires, ensure bonding cure specs, and maintain quality while following safety and process standards.

Must have 2+ years in composites and a high school diploma with blueprint reading preferred; the role offers growth in a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of composites experience.
• Blueprint reading knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a group of composite trim personnel.
• Train new employees as required.
• Ensures composite assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.
• Hand trims composite panels to meet quality and engineering dimensions.
• Prepares surfaces by filling and sanding to a smooth finish.
• Uses hand tools, sanders, drills, routers, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.

Skills

Team leadership

Composites experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze WorkKeys certification

Blueprint reading class

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Trim Technician-Lead on 2nd Shift to trim, fill, sand and bond composite parts per instructions and blueprints.

You will lead a small team, train new hires, ensure bonding cure specs, and maintain quality while following safety and process standards.

Must have 2+ years in composites and a high school diploma with blueprint reading preferred; the role offers growth in a global aerospace leader.