Aviation Industry, Blueprints, Grinding, Hand Tools, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Procedure Development, Production Schedule, United States Citizen
Hone Operator - 2nd shift - RSC
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Job Description
- Sets up and operates all precision honing equipment with the exception of the super hone for production, experimental, and tool work.
- Selects proper speeds, feeds and stones. Holds work to required tolerances.
- Set-ups are exacting usually requiring firm and accurately set fixtures, rests or blocks.
- Works from blueprints or specific written or verbal instructions and is required to check work to required tolerances.
- Determines correct procedures to follow, devises methods of honing non-routine parts or assemblies, and makes effective recommendations for improvements in procedures and practices.
Skills you bring to this role
- All types of hones, machinists' hand tools, precision measuring instruments, tooling fixtures, templates, jibs, work aids, gauges, and a variety of layout and setup equipment.
Qualifications
What you need to be successful
- Two (2) years of precision (tolerances less than .0005) manufacturing machine shop honing or grinding experience including setup.
- This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 03/11/2026, 12:14:01 PM
Job Number: 339968
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Textron Inc
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is one of the world’s best known multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.