Maintenance Pipefitter A - 2nd Shift

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas seeks an experienced plant piping technician to layout, install, repair, and maintain piping systems across our facilities. The role follows Plumbing Code guidelines and supports the production and maintenance operations.

You will work with drawings, operate equipment such as lifts, and may encounter hazardous materials. Requires 3–5 years of industrial pipefitting and relevant training/licensing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of trades training including Plumbing Code courses.
• Must obtain and maintain Forklift Operation Certificate and Aircraft Operating Area License.
• 3–5 years of industrial pipefitting and plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Layout, install, repair, and maintain plant piping systems per Plumbing Code guidelines.
• Install piping for compressed air, water, steam, natural gas and other chemicals per drawings.
• Maintain and repair piping, pumps, pressure control devices, and RO equipment.
• Safely repair failed piping systems, use lift equipment and ladders.
• Instructs junior workers and ensures quality of own work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Plumbing & piping

Industrial pipefitting

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma

Trades school training with Plumbing Code courses

Forklift Operation Certificate

Aircraft Operating Area License

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.

Description

Job Summary: To layout, install, repair, and maintain plant piping systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with drawings, plans and installs plant compressed air, water, steam, natural gas piping as well as piping for less common chemicals and gases in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code. Requires the ability to plan and install piping in configurations where only general operation methods are available.
• Maintains and repairs piping, pumps, pressure control devices, fuel service area equipment, chemical filtration, back flow prevention and reverse osmosis equipment.

Safely makes repairs to failed piping systems and equipment.

• Uses lift equipment or ladders to access overhead equipment.
• May be required to use cutting torch and to sweat solder in performance of job duties.
• Guides and instructs one or two equal or lower grade employees.
• Responsible for quality of own work.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification plus one to two years of trades school training including Plumbing Code courses. Must obtain and maintain any necessary training and licensing, including but not limited to, Forklift Operation Certificate, and Aircraft Operating Area License.

Experience

Requires 3-5 years of industrial pipefitting and plumbing.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to dirt, noise and weather conditions. Occasional hazardous conditions caused by hazardous materials and processes.

Kansas 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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Support Services

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 10/05/2026, 8:03:36 AM

Job Number: 345067