Chemical Processor - 2nd shift

Overview

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.

In this role, you can expect to master the art of electroplating using chromium, cadmium, copper, and zinc. You'll operate ION Exchange Equipment, add chemicals per lab instructions, and calculate surface areas for plating. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and assist lower grade Operators.

• Chemical Solution Maintenance
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  Maintain and monitor chemical composition of solutions to meet specifications
• Surface Calculation
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  Accurately calculate surface area for plating requirements
• Blueprint Interpretation
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  Interpret specifications and blueprints to ensure process accuracy and allowable tolerances
• Defect Diagnosis and Corrective Action
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  Diagnose and correct causes of defective workmanship while also recommending corrective action for any plating issues
• Electroplating Operations
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  Plan and control electroplating operations, including electrical current, temperatures, and immersion times to achieve specified plating thickness and texture
• Stress and Embrittlement Relief
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  Ensure adherence to specifications for stress relief and embrittlement relief
• ION Exchange Equipment Operation
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  Operate ION exchange equipment to condition water to required specifications

• A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level Work Keys certification is required
• At least 5 years experience in aircraft manufacturing fabrication, including 2 years experience in Chrome Plating is required
• Ability to work in shop conditions with hot temperatures, exposure to chemicals and fumes while wearing full Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required
• Ability to lift heavy materials is needed

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 part 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.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

EEO Statement
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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

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Location:

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 01/05/2026, 9:36:02 PM

Job Number: 338554