Tooling Technician C: Precision Fabrication & Tool Repair

Find a- Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS is seeking a Tooling Technician C – 1st shift to plan, build, repair, and maintain tools and components, ensuring top inspection standards. You’ll assist higher-grade Technicians and grow your skills across fabrication processes and machine operation.

You will work with hand tools, milling machines, lathes, waterjets, routers, and laser cutters, using precise measurement devices to ensure quality. A strong foundation in manufacturing and safety is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bronze WorkKeys certification is preferred.
• Experience with fabrication or general mechanical skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Tool Assembly & Repair: Assemble, maintain, and repair tools and components using various fabrication processes
• Fabrication and Modification: Work from drawings and specifications to create and modify tools and components
• Machine Operation: Operate hand tools, manual machines, and automated manufacturing machines like milling machines, lathes, waterjets, routers, and laser cutters
• Precision Measurement: Use micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, laser trackers, and portable coordinate measuring devices to ensure accuracy
• Additional Operations: Deburring, blending, and grinding as needed

Skills

Tooling fabrication

Machine operation

Precision measurement

Hand tools

Fabrication processes

Education

High school diploma

Bronze WorkKeys

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Waterjets

Routers

Laser cutters

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS is seeking a Tooling Technician C – 1st shift to plan, build, repair, and maintain tools and components, ensuring top inspection standards. You’ll assist higher-grade Technicians and grow your skills across fabrication processes and machine operation.

You will work with hand tools, milling machines, lathes, waterjets, routers, and laser cutters, using precise measurement devices to ensure quality. A strong foundation in manufacturing and safety is required.