
Tooling Technician C - 1st shift
Wichita, KSFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Textron Aviation’s Tooling Technician C plans, builds, repairs, and maintains tools and components to meet inspection standards. The role includes assisting higher-grade technicians and working from drawings and specifications to fabricate or modify tools. Technicians operate manual and automated machines, use precision measuring instruments, and perform deburring, blending, and grinding. A high school diploma, equivalent certificate, or bronze-level WorkKeys certification is required.
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Full job description
Tooling Technician C - 1st 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
What you will be doing as a Tool Technician:
In this role, you can expect to plan, build, repair, and maintain tools and their components to ensure top-notch inspection standards. You'll also have the opportunity to assist higher-grade Technicians, enhancing your skills and expertise
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
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Tool Assembly & Repair: Assemble, maintain, and repair tools and components using various fabrication processes
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Fabrication and Modification: Work from drawings and specifications to create and modify tools and components
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Machine Operation: Operate hand tools, manual machines, and automated manufacturing machines like milling machines, lathes, waterjets, routers, and laser cutters
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Precision Measurement: Use measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, laser trackers, and portable coordinate measuring devices to ensure accuracy
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Additional Operations: Perform deburring, blending, and grinding as needed
What you need to be successful:
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A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
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Experience with fabrication or general mechanical skills is helpful
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Ability to work in occasional environments with exposure to dust, water, fumes, and plaster
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.
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401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
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$3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract
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Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract
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Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract
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Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
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Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
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Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy
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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 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.
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: First Shift Job Posting: 11/10/2026 Job Number: 344814
How this job compares
Set against the 1,524 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$54–81K/yr220 salary ranges
- US median$24–28/hr776 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in Kansas and 1,524 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (835 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 710 of the 1,524 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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