Trim Technician-Lead 2nd Shift
About the role
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. 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.
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.
Requirements
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification; Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class is preferred.
2+ years of composites experience required.
Working conditions: somewhat disagreeable with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids; safety shoes and protective clothing may be required.
Located in Wichita, Kansas. Job Field: Manufacturing; Job Level: Team Leader; Job Type: Standard Shift.
Benefits
Competitive and extensive total rewards package including pay and innovative benefits from day one.
Eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years (see https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for details).
Schedule
Full-time, Second Shift.