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Join the Team Shaping the Future of Flight

At Textron Aviation, we believe every person should have the opportunity for a fulfilling career, not just a job. For decades, our iconic brands, including Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker, have set the standard for excellence in aviation. Every aircraft we build starts with the skill, precision, and dedication of talented manufacturing professionals.

We're hiring a Machinist in Saginaw, Michigan to help create the high-quality aircraft components that keep our customers flying around the world. If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do (I suggest paring this list to no more than 5 items)

As a Machinist at Textron Aviation, you'll use your technical expertise and attention to detail to manufacture precision components that become part of some of the world's most respected aircraft. Working alongside experienced teammates in a collaborative, quality-focused environment, you'll contribute directly to our mission of creating the future of flight. Your responsibilities may include:

Equipment Setup & Operation: Plan, layout, set up, and operate CNC horizontal and vertical lathes and mills to machine complex and precision parts. Perform machining operations including turning, boring, facing, threading, and milling using castings, forgings, and bar stock.

Tooling & Process Development: Develop and utilize jigs, fixtures, and other tooling necessary to efficiently complete machining assignments. Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance quality, productivity, and safety.

Quality Assurance: Inspect work using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, calipers, and scales. Ensure components meet exact specifications and uphold Textron Aviation's commitment to quality.

Production Support:  Complete customer product requirements associated with work orders. Identify discrepancies in setup or run times and collaborate with leadership to resolve issues.

Documentation & Data Control: Maintain programs, tool lists, job packets, and related manufacturing documentation.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area. Support safety and quality initiatives and stop production when quality concerns are identified.

Team Support:  Share knowledge and provide guidance or training to fellow machinists as needed.

What You Need to Be Successful

• High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or Bronze Level WorkKeys certification required; technical trade certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Minimum one year of diversified machine shop and/or tooling experience.
• Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to lift materials and products up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and gloves.

Why Textron Aviation? (Could pick one of these when highlighting our benefits)

Build More Than Parts. Build a Career.

At Textron Aviation, many of our leaders began their careers on the shop floor. We are committed to helping our employees grow through training, development opportunities, and meaningful career paths.

Work Alongside People Who Care.

Join a team built on integrity, humility, hard work, and mutual respect. You'll collaborate with teammates who are passionate about their craft and dedicated to helping one another succeed.

Take Pride in Your Impact.

Every component you produce contributes to aircraft trusted by customers across the globe. Your craftsmanship helps bring aviation innovation to life and plays a vital role in creating the future of flight.

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.