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Chemical Milling Operator A - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, KS, United States


Job Title
Chemical Milling Operator A - 2nd Shift (Job Number: 341091)

Company 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.

Job Summary
This occupation requires a comprehensive understanding of chemical milling etch rates and responses for Class I and II Chemical Milling processes on parts and/or assemblies to finish dimensions. The operator diagnoses causes of defective workmanship and recommends corrective action, guides and directs other personnel in work assignments, and operates processing equipment as required.

Job Responsibilities

Plan sequence of operations and develop new production methods, procedures, and techniques.

Calculate rate of chemical milling etch rate and immersion to mill material to final dimension.

Test and maintain proper solution concentration and temperature.

Assure the quality of scribe cuts and masking compound prior to immersion of parts and/or assemblies in etching solution to prevent lifting of the maskant material.

Interpret specifications and blueprints for allowable tolerances and variations in processing procedures.

Recognize improper chemical action that may cause defective workmanship, and take corrective action against pitting, roughness, excess etching, nodules and channeling.

Operate any processing equipment as required.

Record processing data for future reference in preparation of reports.

Guide and instruct other personnel in work assignments in the Chemical Milling process per above responsibilities.

Education & Qualifications

Requires knowledge of materials, processes, and tooling.

Experience with thermometer, hydrometer, micrometer, voltmeter, etc.

A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification plus a minimum of two years of specialized trades training.

Minimum of three years chemical milling experience.

Ability to work from complicated prints and specifications.

Working Conditions
Somewhat disagreeable due to exposure to elements such as wetness, fumes, steam, and acid solutions. Not continuous.

Export Control Statement
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
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.

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