Sheet Metal - Hand Form/Check & Straight- B - 2nd Shift
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Date Posted
September 30, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Application Deadline
October 30, 2026
Description
Sheet Metal - Hand Form/Check & Straight- B - 2nd 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
We are hiring immediately for Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator.
What you will be doing as a Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator:
You can expect to setup and operate a variety of machines to fabricate various aircraft components into aircraft parts. Your responsibilities may include:
- Part Shaping and Fabrication: Transform and straighten diverse parts based on blueprints and instructions, utilizing hammers, drills, lead bars, shrinkers, stretchers, and other fabrication equipment
- Tool Usage: Utilize various hand and power tools for forming, straightening, routing, drilling, shearing, and deburring, ensuring high-quality surface appearance and shape
- These tools may include routers, water knives, saws, shapers, and drill presses, to cut and shape metal parts to meet shop standards
What you need to be successful:
- High School education, GED, or a Bronze Level WorkKeys certification is required
- 1-3 years experience operating related equipment
- Experience in related fields such as automotive is helpful
- 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.
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
- 401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
- $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract
- Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract
- Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract
- Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
- Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
- Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy
- Explore more benefits here
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Qualifications
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!
We're Here to Support You:
We understand the hiring process can be overwhelming which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas where you'll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us.
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: 09/29/2026, 9:27:23 AM
Job Number: 342004
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