Maintenance Pipefitter A - 2nd Shift

Textron Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking a Maintenance Pipefitter A for the 2nd shift in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on layout, installation, and maintenance of plant piping systems, including compressed air, water, steam, and natural gas, as well as piping for certain chemicals and gases.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of industrial pipefitting experience and a high school diploma or equivalent with trades training.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Layout, install, repair, and maintain plant piping systems.
• Install piping from drawings and plans including compressed air, water, steam, natural gas and piping for less common chemicals and gases.
• Maintain and repair piping, pumps, pressure control devices, fuel service area equipment, chemical filtration, back flow prevention and reverse osmosis equipment.
• Safely repair failed piping systems and equipment; use lift equipment or ladders to access overhead equipment; may use cutting torch and sweat solder.
• Instruct one or two lower grade employees; ensure quality of own work; perform other duties as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with trades school training including Plumbing Code courses

Job description

Maintenance Pipefitter A - 2nd Shift

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, 6:03:36 AM
Job Number: 345067