Oven Operator - Second Shift

Textron • Wichita, KS

22h

About The Position

Perform duties to properly process and cure oven and autoclave bonded composite parts.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.
• 6+ months of related experience in oven and/or autoclave operations

Nice To Haves

• Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform composite bagger activities.
• Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.
• Works from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding.
• Seals autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring.
• Interprets and applies the proper amount of heat and pressure from information on bonding process instruction sheets.
• Checks recorder temperature control during the cure cycle to maintain proper conditions for valid bonding.
• Determine practical method to improve assembly and fitting of most parts to eliminate bonding failures. Ensures proper processing, lay-up and bagging techniques are maintained.
• Diagnoses defective workmanship of parts and recommend corrective action.
• Maintains shop record and assures parts are bonded according to production schedules. Monitors status and reports shortages of supplier and processing materials.
• May occasionally assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations.
• Responsible for own work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED