Machine Operator B-Sewing(
344538)
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: To operate sewing machine to sew a variety of upholstery items. Operator must cut and prepare a variety of materials in preparation of operating the sewing machine. May be required to assist lower grade operators. Job Responsibilities: • Operates sewing machine for binding edges, sewing seams, topstitch, blind stitch, installing zippers and sewing a variety of materials and upholstery items including insulation, headliner, windlace, carpeting, side panels, seating, curtains, skirts, spare seat belt straps, fireblocking, inserts, and, on occasion, reworking chairs or making covers for parts. Works from department schedules, sewing assembly records and oral and written instructions. o Care must be taken to match weave and pattern before sewing. o Ensures machine is in proper adjustment prior to sewing. o Installs padding, beading and muslin in upholstery items as required. o May be required to design and develop shop aids or other various items as requested by supervision. • Required to select supplies such as tape, thread, and bobbin according to specifications and color of fabric. • Uses simple hand tools including scissors, pliers, or screw drivers to perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machine and changing needles. • May be required to maintain record of all items sewn. • Responsible only for own work. • Performs other related duties as required.
Education: Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent of trades training to apply simple arithmetic and measuring devices. Ability to interpret blueprints and simple drawings. Experience: Requires minimum of one-year industrial sewing machine operator experience. Working Conditions: Good working conditions with an occasional exposure to fumes, heat and cold.
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.
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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
: US-Kansas-Wichita
: Full-time
: Individual Contributor
: Second Shift
: 09/25/2026, 12:40:15 PM
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 90 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flight.
