Textron · 1 month ago
Aircraft Tool Maker, Bell Wichita FLRAA
US-Kansas-Wichita
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTextron is a pioneer in aviation, shaping the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The Aircraft Tool Maker role is essential for ensuring precision tooling and smooth production flow in a high-tech aerospace environment at the Wichita facility.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create, track and perform airframe fixture period inspections
Repair and upgrade assembly fixtures by use of power tools, NC and conventional mill and lathes
Create work aids to assist manufacturing
Verify all tooling by using laser tracking standard practices
Help troubleshoot production issues by doing in process verification of tooling and provide feedback
Maintain crib inventory and manage tool distribution
Monitor calibration logs and tool serviceability
Collaborate with Process engineering and tool design team for concept of tooling
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 5 years' experience of tool making by use of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments such as laser trackers etc
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
U.S. person status required (per ITAR/EAR regulations)
Operating of laser tracker and ability to integrate 3D models
Welding certification
Inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for tracking tool usage and calibration
Lean manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement and waste reduction
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis for tool-related production issues
Effective communication to relay tool setup details across shifts and departments
Time management to prioritize tool setups and maintenance under tight schedules
Basic computer literacy for logging tool data and accessing digital work instructions
Adaptability to work with evolving tooling technologies and production demands
Spatial reasoning to visualize tool setups and machine interactions
Precision and attention to detail for maintaining tight tolerances
Team collaboration to support cross-functional production goals
Initiative and curiosity to learn new tooling techniques and suggest improvements
Reliability in maintaining tool crib integrity and calibration schedules
Commitment to safety in handling sharp tools and operating machinery
Customer-focused mindset to support internal stakeholders like assemblers and engineers
Ability to stand for extended periods during machining and tool setup activities
Capability to lift and carry tooling components weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly
Manual dexterity to handle precision instruments, small tools, and intricate setups
Strong visual acuity to read technical drawings and perform accurate inspections
Willingness to perform repetitive motions, including gripping, twisting, and reaching
Comfortable working in a machine shop environment, exposed to noise, lubricants, and metal particulates
Benefits
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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