Jig Shop- Independence, KS

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 wide variety of tasks in the Jig Shop with an emphasis on welding skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, lay out and perform all fabrication and assembly operations necessary to build, alter, repair, and maintain complicated jigs and fixtures where considerable skill and knowledge of tooling practice and application is required.
• Work from complicated drawings and specifications to develop jigs or fixtures, determines material requirements, lays out and determines any information lacking on the print or specification, makes calculations necessary to develop required information and data. Prepares any sketches necessary to machine, weld or assemble the various parts of tools.
• Complete tool in specified location, checks main tooling points, hinges and other location lines. Adjust control points to coordinate with master gauges.
• Perform developmental work proceeding with own conception in absence of designs and specifications but will review progress intermittently with supervision. Assumes responsibility for quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy.
• Check and sets production jigs and fixtures with aid of such equipment as master gauges and optical tooling, for correct alignment, level and location of tooling points. Uses a wide variety of hand tools, some machine tools and a variety of precision measuring instruments such as transits, levels, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial gauges and sine bars.
• Use the Laser Tracker and computer system to determine correct x, y and z coordinate orientation; establish alignment or control points on an object to be measured; analyze and manipulate the calculated data in desired format.
• Use a variety of welding methods such as arc, TIG and MIG on different materials such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Performs other related duties as required.
• Work with supervision to complete tasks.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Use of advanced shop math, a variety of precision measuring instruments and interpret blueprints.

EXPERIENCE:

• Machining, fabrication, or related experience is preferred.

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.

This role is eligible for a $4,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.

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, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Independence

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 09/03/2024, 4:24:56 PM

Job Number: 327186