What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician - Second Shift position at Textron Aviation?
Assembly Technician - Second Shift
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.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs a number of assembly duties to prepare a variety of standard composite parts in accordance with shop orders, oral and written instructions and blueprints.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bonds and assembles composite parts with components using blueprints and assembly tools with the use of fasteners, screws and liquid adhesive.
Uses standard methods for bonding basic components to composite parts.
Ensures composite assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.
Prepares composite surfaces by filling and sanding to a smooth surface.
Responsible for ensuring finished assemblies meet quality specifications and requirements including performing some functional tests.
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.
Qualifications
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:
6 months 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.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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.
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.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 07/21/2026, 4:43:36 PM
Job Number: 343753
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off