Lead Oven & Autoclave Bonding Technician

Textron; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita seeks an Oven Operator Lead to perform and oversee bonding of composite parts using ovens and autoclaves. The role requires hands-on expertise in oven and autoclave operations and adherence to bonding specifications.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and exposure to blueprint reading. This is a full-time on-site position with potential for professional growth within a leading aerospace brand.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in oven and/or autoclave operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite bagger activities.
• Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.
• Work from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding.
• Seal autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring.
• Interpret and apply the proper amount of heat and pressure from process instruction sheets.
• Check recorder temperature control during cure cycle to maintain proper bonding conditions.
• Determine practical methods to improve assembly and fitting to reduce bonding failures.
• Diagnose defective workmanship and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain shop records and ensure parts are bonded per production schedules; monitor shortages.
• May assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations.
• Train others on oven operations.

Skills

Oven operation

Autoclave operation

Blueprint reading (training)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze level WorkKeys certification

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita seeks an Oven Operator Lead to perform and oversee bonding of composite parts using ovens and autoclaves. The role requires hands-on expertise in oven and autoclave operations and adherence to bonding specifications.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and exposure to blueprint reading. This is a full-time on-site position with potential for professional growth within a leading aerospace brand.