[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Wichita, KS # Oven Operator Lead Wichita, KS Manager or lead Operations Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted September 25, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/40A74B63CF47450686C82830CA3B7A2B/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Oven Operator Lead ## Job description ### Oven Operator Lead 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\. Description ### JOB SUMMARY Perform duties to properly process and cure oven and autoclave bonded composite parts\. ### JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Ability to perform composite bagger activities\. - Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions\. - Works from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding\. - Seals autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring\. - Interprets and applies the proper amount of heat and pressure from information on bonding process instruction sheets\. - Checks recorder temperature control during the cure cycle to maintain proper conditions for valid bonding\. - Determine practical method to improve assembly and fitting of most parts to eliminate bonding failures\. Ensures proper processing, lay\-up and bagging techniques are maintained\. - Diagnoses defective workmanship of parts and recommend corrective action\. - Maintains shop record and assures parts are bonded according to production schedules\. Monitors status and reports shortages of supplier and processing materials\. - May occasionally assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations\. - Responsible for own work with ability to train others on oven operations\. Qualifications ### EDUCATION Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred\. ### EXPERIENCE 2 years of related experience in oven and/or autoclave operations\. ### Working Conditions Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids\. Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required\. Possible exposure to dust, heat, loud noise\. 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\. ### 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](https://www\.aircapitaloftheworld\.com/taxcredits) for more information on the tax credit\. ### 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\. ### Recruiting Company Textron Aviation ### Primary Location US-Kansas-Wichita ### Job Function Manufacturing ### Schedule Full-time ### Job Level Team Leader ### Job Type Standard ### Shift Second Shift ### Job Posting 09/25/2026, 1:31:03 PM ### Job Number 343993 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 25, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 24 days - Location: Wichita, KS[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/40A74B63CF47450686C82830CA3B7A2B/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 Entry Level - Pilot Flight Operations (Pilot Development Program)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/517cbbc43e8c7a5b9c8e/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Aerodynamics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/c96efe25c9d42b87b62a/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Automation & Robotics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/244a055483d3768422a3/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/3cd09c6349d2bb9658c0/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Business Analyst-Cust Svc](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/1b226377dfb3eb39cc9b/) Wichita, KS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Oven Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/2a52d1c33cb615925e3b/) Cargill · Nebraska City, Nebraska ### [Oven Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/70ad0bf2c5c3347265a5/) Cargill · Round Rock, Texas ### [Light Equipment Operator/Scale Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/republic-services/jobs/c3a81a9d51ea5c1763c8/) Republic Services · Abilene, Texas ### [Machine Operator- Auto Punch Press Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/905b0d5315228b14a200/) ABB · Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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