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Manufacturing Senior Outfitter

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators, and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom, and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. This role is in Textron Systems Land Systems business area.

A Manufacturing Senior Outfitter is responsible for overseeing and executing outfitting tasks, such as equipment installation and testing, within a production environment. This position requires strong leadership, inventory control, and the ability to train junior employees. Key responsibilities include guiding teams, ensuring adherence to procedures, managing materials, and performing hands-on outfitting duties. This role combines general manufacturing duties with specialized finishing skills. Work will be performed on a production line, assembling mechanical components, installing assemblies, cables, and wiring harnesses using tools to fit, adjust, and inspect components.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assembly and Installation: Performing complex outfitting duties as required. This can involve installing electrical wiring, interior/exterior components (seats, bumpers, ballistic glass, etc.), and other systems, according to detailed instructions and procedures.
• Equipment Operation: Operating various machinery, hand tools such as wrenches, pneumatic tools, and testing equipment.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Leading the setup, testing, and repairs of critical systems or electrical systems in vehicles. Ensuring all modifications and installations meet the requirements of the work plans.
• Documentation and Compliance: Accurately completing production documentation and strictly following Standard Work Plans, Safety Guidelines, and regular Quality checks to ensure product integrity and conformance to work instructions.
• Performing Work: from Engineering drawings, manufacturing documents, written and verbal instructions. Reading from computer screens to retrieve work instructions, standard work, or other documents.
• In addition, to other related duties as assigned by management.
• Safety Awareness: maintain a high-level awareness and adhering to all safety procedures and protocols.
• Training: Training new or current employees on work procedures and processes.

Qualifications & Skills

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace.

Below are just a few examples:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran? Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

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 Systems

Primary Location: US-Louisiana-Slidell

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift