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Aircraft Parts Buffer B - 2nd Shift

Textron Aviation
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
We are hiring immediately for an Aircraft Parts Buffer.

What you will be doing as an Aircraft Parts Buffer:

In this role, you can expect to set up and operate a variety of motorized equipment, hand tools, and holding fixtures to buff and polish aircraft components. You'll master techniques and polishes on all metal alloys to meet high appearance standards. Additionally, you’ll enhance our collaborative and efficient work environment by assisting lower grade operators as needed.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Operate Buffing Equipment: Set up and operate motor-driven wire brushes, cloth wheels, and abrasive-coated wheels using various buffing compounds to achieve required finishes
  • Polish Components: Polish steel parts to meet specifications before electroplating, ensuring close tolerances
  • Plan and Perform Buffing: Develop methods to hold various shapes and sizes of parts against buffing wheels to obtain desired finishes
  • Scratch Removal: Use learned techniques to buff out scratches and polish parts to acceptable finish standards

What you need to be successful:

  • A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
  • One year experience with polishing and buffing to obtain satin and/or mirror finishes is required
  • Ability to work in a dusty work environment that requires long periods of standing and holding various shapes and sizes of materials

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 onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center 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.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our diverse 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 everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. Whether you’re in the military community, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, 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.

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.

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.

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, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Aviation

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Second Shift

Job Posting

04/02/2025, 1:56:06 PM

Salary : $3,000

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