Exp Mech Assembly
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Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the assembly of complete prototype and production aircrafts, and test articles by installing a variety of sheetmetal and/or machined assemblies for new or modified articles according to engineering instructions.
Responsible for proper assembly and installation of major aircraft components to meet engineering objectives and schedules. Assist with analyzing, interpreting, and proving engineering assembly/installation drawings, and specifications for production use.
Responsible for FO prevention in all articles and aircrafts that they are assigned to.
Familiar with the proper use of assembly tooling and fixtures, as well as various precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, and all types of gages.
May build shop-aids, jigs and fixtures for Experimental projects.
Responsible for own work.
Performs other related duties as required.
Managing and maintaining Velocity data.
Must be able to perform their daily tasks with little to no leadership guidance in accordance to engineering drawings or preliminary drawings where considerable judgement and ingenuity is required to complete work assignments.
Responsible to act as a liaison cross-functionally and between leaders.
Responsible for FO prevention in all articles and aircrafts that they are assigned to.
Shows the ability to work well with Management, Shop Leads, other Experimental team members.
Performs other related duties as required.
Must be approachable.
Can deal with Ambiguity.
Must be Action Oriented
Cares about Team members
Shows Conflict Management
Is strongly Customer Focused
Strong Ethics and Values
Exhibits Integrity and Trust
Strong Interpersonal Savvy skills
Strong Organization skills
Exhibits Patience
Strong Peer Relationships
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High School education or equivalent is required
Requires the use of advanced shop math, complex blueprints and specifications, some measuring instruments. Must have basic knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles.
2 years minimum, preferred 5 years year sheet metal, tooling, fabrication, airframe assembly, or related experience 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.
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: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 12/09/2025, 1:19:26 PM
Job Number: 337929
