Oven Operator Lead

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks an Oven Operator Lead to manage composite bonding and curing of parts. You will follow bonding specs, read blueprints, and coordinate with production schedules to ensure quality bonding.

Required are 2 years of oven/autoclave experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; safety gear may be required. A chance to train others and lead on second shift is offered in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of oven/autoclave experience required.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Blueprint reading class or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.
• Work from bonding specifications, blueprints and production schedules.
• Seal autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and thermocouple issues.
• Interpret heat and pressure requirements from process sheets.
• Monitor cure cycle temperature to ensure proper bonding.
• Maintain bonding techniques and document production status.
• Train others on oven operations as needed.

Skills

Oven operations

Autoclave operations

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze WorkKeys certification

Job description

Oven Operator Lead

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:

Perform duties to properly process and cure oven and autoclave bonded composite parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to perform composite bagger activities.

• Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.

• Works from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding.

• Seals autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring.

• Interprets and applies the proper amount of heat and pressure from information on bonding process instruction sheets.

• Checks recorder temperature control during the cure cycle to maintain proper conditions for valid bonding.

• Determine practical method to improve assembly and fitting of most parts to eliminate bonding failures. Ensures proper processing, lay-up and bagging techniques are maintained.

• Diagnoses defective workmanship of parts and recommend corrective action.

• Maintains shop record and assures parts are bonded according to production schedules. Monitors status and reports shortages of supplier and processing materials.

• May occasionally assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations.

• Responsible for own work with ability to train others on oven operations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years of related experience in oven and/or autoclave operations.

Working Conditions:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids. Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required. Possible exposure to dust, heat, loud noise. Safety shoes could be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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

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: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Team Leader
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 09/25/2026, 6:31:03 AM
Job Number: 343993