Facility Technician C - 1st Shift

About the role

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: This position allows entry level technicians the opportunity to perform routine maintenance and simple repairs to a variety of process, delivery and facility equipment. The Tech Maintenance – facilities grade C will work under the guidance and direction of a higher-grade Tech Maintenance – Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance and simple repairs on process, delivery and facility equipment.
• Technician must be able to apply electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical expertise and troubleshooting aptitude to maximize equipment uptime.
• Uses a wide variety of test equipment and troubleshooting tools including infrared cameras, ultrasonic detection, control software, dial indicators, voltmeters, ammeters and oscilloscopes in equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Becomes familiar with, and adheres to, Process/equipment operation and adjustment procedures, lubrication and alignment requirements and preventative maintenance instructions.
• Adjusts, calibrates and verifies operational performance of equipment and their integration with other systems.
• Assists in developing and performing preventative maintenance instructions including periodic inspection, testing, and servicing of machines.
• Maintains documentation and service records as required.
• Works with equipment manufacturers’ service personnel during installation, alignment, calibration, repair or modification of machines.
• Responsible for quality of own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification. Also requires technical training certificate in mechanical/electronics repair.
• This position requires a basic understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic principles and their application to machine tools and operations equipment.
• Individual must have some use of machine drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams and machine diagnostic equipment.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of 6 months demonstrated hands on experience which utilized some of the following systems from past work experiences or experiences outside of the educational setting. Systems such as computer, electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical would qualify as applicable experience.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable due to temperatures, dust, machinery related fluids and uncomfortable working positions. Must not be afraid of heights up to 30 ft., and be able to work overhead and in confined spaces.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Full-time, First Shift.