Trim Technician-Lead 2nd Shift

Textron Aviation Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas aviation tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking a Trim Technician-Lead for the 2nd shift in Wichita, KS. You will trim, fill, sand and bond composite parts, ensuring they meet dimensions and cure specs while guiding a small team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of composites experience, and the ability to read blueprints. The role entails working in a dusty environment and supervising peers.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of composites experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; WorkKeys bronze preferred.
• Ability to lead and train a team in composite trim.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow specs.

Responsibilities

• Trim, fill, sand and bond composite parts to spec.
• Ensure assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.
• Lead and train a group of composite trim personnel.
• Utilize calipers, gauges and measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Work per shop orders and blueprints; maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Composite trimming

Quality assurance

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze WorkKeys certification

Blueprint reading class (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description - Trim Technician-Lead 2nd Shift (344687)

Job Number:

344687

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a number of duties to trim, fill, sand and bond to prepare a variety of standard composite parts in accordance with shop orders, oral and written instructions and blueprints.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures composite assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.
• Hand Trim composite panels ensuring they meet quality requirements and engineering dimensions.
• Prepares composite surfaces by filling and sanding to a smooth surface.
• Uses small hand tools, sanders, drills, routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Responsible only for own work with the ability to train employees on nearly all areas of composite trim.
• Train new employees as required.
• Leads a group of composite trim personnel.

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of composites experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

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.

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.

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.