Production Welder B - 2nd shift

Textron • Wichita, KS

41d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are hiring immediately for a Production Welder What you will be doing as a Production Welder: In this role, you can expect to perform a variety of production welding operations on different metal parts, ensuring smooth and fully penetrated welds. You'll also have the opportunity to assist both higher and lower grade Welders, enhancing your skills and experience. Join us to be part of a dynamic team creating the future of flight.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
• Must be able to obtain 3 tig weld certifications (of your choosing and with supervision approval) within a period of 9 months of entering this classification. Certification choices include:
• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Steel
• Inconel
• Must be able to pass written welding exam and annual eye exam
• Ability to work in working conditions exposed to sparks, fumes, heat, and other shop floor related environment

Responsibilities

• Welding Operations : Perform fusion welding processes (solder, tungsten inert gas (TIG), spot, seam, orbital) on various metal alloys, including carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, magnesium, and titanium
• Equipment Setup : Set up parts and operate welding equipment, input sequence of events in work center console, and improvise holding and locating devices
• Material Preparation : Clean, form, and position parts, tubes, and assemblies; determine welding sequence to minimize internal stress and defects
• Finishing and Testing : Grind and smooth welded parts to appearance specifications, perform leak tests on welded parts and assemblies
• Assembly and Adjustment : Check, join, straighten, or hand form detail and welded assemblies; operate power machines like band saws, drill presses, and sandblasting equipment
• Heating and Quenching : Select proper heating coil and holding fixtures, adjust time cycle and voltage, regulate coolant flow, prepare quenching media, and apply flux and solder rings

Benefits

• 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 onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees