Trim Technician-Lead 2nd Shift

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas state tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Trim Technician-Lead on 2nd Shift to trim, fill, sand and bond composite parts per instructions and blueprints.

You will lead a small team, train new hires, ensure bonding cure specs, and maintain quality while following safety and process standards.

Must have 2+ years in composites and a high school diploma with blueprint reading preferred; the role offers growth in a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of composites experience.
• Blueprint reading knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a group of composite trim personnel.
• Train new employees as required.
• Ensures composite assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.
• Hand trims composite panels to meet quality and engineering dimensions.
• Prepares surfaces by filling and sanding to a smooth finish.
• Uses hand tools, sanders, drills, routers, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.

Skills

Team leadership

Composites experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bronze WorkKeys certification

Blueprint reading class

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.