• Maintenance Apprentice C

    Textron (Wichita, KS)


    Maintenance Apprentice C

     

    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** **:** This apprentice position allows entry level technicians to assist NC Technicians, Facility Technicians, and Machine Technicians with routine maintenance and simple repairs to a variety of machine tools and other related Operations equipment\. The apprentice technician will work under the guidance and direction of a higher\-grade NC Technician, Facility Technician, or Maintenance Technician\. **Job Responsibilities** **:** Performs routine maintenance and simple repairs on technologically advanced production machinery and electronic systems\. The Apprentice must be able to learn and apply electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting aptitude and their application for machine tools and Operations equipment\. Regularly uses a wide variety of test equipment and troubleshooting tools including infrared cameras, ultrasonic detection, control software, ball bar, dial indicators, voltmeters, ammeters in machine diagnosis and repair\. Becomes thoroughly familiar with, and adheres to, machine operation and adjustment procedures, lubrication and alignment requirements and preventative maintenance instructions\. Adjusts, calibrates, and verifies operational performance of equipment and their integration with other systems\. Performs preventative maintenance activities including periodic inspection, testing, and servicing of machines\. Maintains documentation and service records as required\. Develops competency in the use of machine drawings, schematics, ladder diagrams\. Builds upon work experience to advance to a higher grade as a NC Technician, Facility Technician, or Machine Technician\. The Apprentice will need to develop a working knowledge of a broad range of electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic principles to advance to an entry level NC Technician, Facility Technician, or Machine Technician grade C position\. Performs other related duties as required\. Responsible only for own work\.

    Qualifications

    **Education** **:** Requires a high school diploma or equivalent\. Must possess or attain a Bronze level certification on the WorkKeys assessment\. Must possess or be able to attain a valid company driver's license\. **Experience** **:** No experience required\. Mechanical aptitude preferred\. **Working Conditions** **:** Somewhat disagreeable due to temperatures, dust, machinery related fluids and uncomfortable working positions\.

    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\.

     

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

     

    **Recruiting Company:** Textron Aviation

    **Primary Location:** US-Kansas-Wichita

    **Job Function:** Manufacturing

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Job Level:** Individual Contributor

    **Job Type:** Standard

    **Shift:** First Shift

    **Job Posting:** 05/25/2025, 1:00:00 AM

    **Job Number:** 332370