Machinist

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is hiring for immediate Machinist and Metal Fabrication positions. Candidates will operate CNC machines to fabricate aircraft parts, following detailed instructions and ensuring precision. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, are offered. Join us and be a part of the aviation legacy!

Benefits

Health benefits beginning day one

Tuition assistance and continuing education programs

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Flight training courses and bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months CNC routing or related fabrication experience required.
• Requires 1-3 years experience operating relevant equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for material fabrication.
• Review setup sheets and secure materials to machines.
• Utilize hand tools and machines for parts completion.

Skills

CNC Machining

Metal Fabrication

Mechanical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma

WorkKeys certification

Job description

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.

We are hiring immediately for Machinists and Metal Fabrication positions! CNC, Router, Extrusion, Lathe and more!

Job Summary:
Specific positions would require applicants to: setup and operate a variety of machines to cut various materials to specified shapes and sizes, fabricate/form a variety of aircraft components into aircraft parts.

Job Responsibilities:

-Sets up and operates a computer numerical control (CNC) machines router to cut a variety of materials (router) or fabricate parts from extrusions (extrusion). Works from oral and written instructions, sets-up sheets and N/C disk readouts.
-Reviews set-up sheet, secures material stock to machine bed, and mounts specified router and drill bits.
-Installs machine control disk in reader of control console. Observes machine operations for proper functioning. May override disk control feed and speed using manual data input to prevent broken tools and damaged material.
-May require editing of CNC programs as necessary.
-Requires contact with Manufacturing Engineering or Experimental to coordinate machine operations.
-Utilizes a variety of hand tools to complete the work including wrenches, hammers, and precision measuring instruments such as scale, protractors, calipers, and micrometers.
-May also require finishing parts by sanding, hand routing or burring.May require the use of moving equipment to stage work and to perform other functions of this job. Moving equipment is defined as, but not limited to, forklift, crane or tug, etc.
-Responsible only for own work and performs other related duties as required.

Education:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 18 months routing or directly related fabrication experience, including one year on CNC machine operations. (Router)

Requires 1-3 years combined experience operating relevant equipment. (Extrusion)

Working Conditions: Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to noise.

Take your career higher at Textron Aviation:

• Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
• Health benefits beginning day one
• Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
• Paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Flight training courses and bonuses (terms and conditions apply)

Come feel the pride.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S.regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.

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.