Composite Lay-Up Tech-Lead 2nd Shift

Composite Lay‑Up Tech‑Lead 2nd 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.

• Performs duties to lay‑up a variety of composite parts.

• Works from work orders, specifications, blueprints, oral and written instructions to lay‑up composites such as fiberglass, core material and prepreg. Lays‑up according to ply orientation of warp, weft, ribbon and fiber direction, with lap and butt joint standards, in a controlled atmosphere and contaminant‑free environment.
• Requires the ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations where standard lay‑up methods are available, while independent action is also required to use these standards to comply with the different parts configuration and geometry. May work under the guidance of other lay‑up techs.
• Obtains specified materials and tools needed.
• Cuts plys with the use of templates and tools.
• Uses hand pressure and small tools to form and stretch lay‑up, while avoiding wrinkles, bridging, air bubbles, gaps, contaminations, etc.
• Ability to apply basic bagging operations for completions of standard operations in lay‑up process.
• Identifies parts for next operation.
• Use of tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, markers, hammers, and other small tools.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Responsible for own work.
• Performs other related duties.
• Works from work orders, specifications, blueprints, oral and written instructions to lay‑up composites such as fiberglass, core material and prepreg. Lays‑up according to ply orientation of warp, weft, ribbon and fiber direction, with lap and butt joint standards, in a controlled atmosphere and contaminant‑free environment with little/ no guidance.
• Requires the ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations on virtually all parts, some of which are unusual and difficult lay‑ups where standard lay‑up methods are available, while independent action is also required to use these standards to comply with the different parts configuration and geometry.
• Responsible for own work, with the ability to train all employees on nearly any lay‑up operation.
• Guides, instructs and works with a small group of employees engaged in composite lay‑up activities.
• Responsible for leading, guiding, and directing other employees on composite needs.
• Responsible for training new and current production support specialist team members on processes and procedures.

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level Work Keys certification. Textron Aviation Blueprint certification preferred.

• 2 years of composite lay‑up experience or related composite experience.

Working conditions may involve dirt, dust and grease. Could be exposed to fumes and sharp objects and loud noise. Exposure to heat. Safety shoes could be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

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  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 (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: Team Leader

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 05/27/2026, 8:49:29 AM

Job Number: 341960