Machine Operator B-Mill - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State tax credit eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading aircraft manufacturing firm is seeking a skilled machinist to operate various milling machines, set up tooling, and ensure precision in machining unique parts. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in diversified milling and be proficient in using precision measurement tools. The position offers a competitive rewards package, including eligibility for a state tax credit in Kansas. Join a passionate team dedicated to aviation excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of diversified milling machine experience required.
• Knowledge of shop math, handbook formulas, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various types of milling machines.
• Select and adjust machine attachments and tooling.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure part quality.

Skills

Machining operations

Set up and operation of milling machines

Use of precision measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Milling machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Overview

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 machine a wide variety of unusual and difficult parts.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates various types and sizes of milling machines to perform a wide variety of unusual and difficult machining operations on a diversified line of large expensive or small intricate work to close dimensional tolerances.
  • Makes multi-tooled set ups on large planer type mills and/or vertical or horizontal column and knee type machines for difficult operations on work of complicated design where several related close tolerance dimensions must be maintained.
  • Determines machining operations, number of cuts required and method of set up to minimize the amount of machining.
  • Selects, mounts, and adjusts machine attachments, standard and improvised tooling, arbor and cutting tools. Determines, sets, and adjusts machine speeds, feeds, and depth of cut. Checks own machine set up and parts for conformance to print or specification. May be required to adapt standard tooling or improvise a locating and holding device to accomplish a job assignment.
• May be required to make complete layout of parts for machining which involves the computation of compound angles and the use of handbook formulas, prints, specifications, etc.
• Uses a wide variety of machinist hand tools, layout tools, and precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicator gages, height gages, gage blocks and sine bar or plate
• Uses such equipment and machine accessories as mill fixtures, rotary table; indexing, dividing or boring heads; angle vices, vee blocks, angle plates, mill cutters, boring bars, drills and reamers.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification. Requires the use of shop math, handbook formulas, blueprints, and a variety of precision measuring instruments.

Experience

Requires 3-5 years diversified milling machine experience to learn the duties and techniques involved and attain desired performance standard.

Working Conditions

Typical machine shop working conditions; may be slightly dirty and exposed to some fumes occasionally.

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.