Sheet Metal Fabrication Lead

Sheet Metal Fabrication Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under minimal guidance, assign job tasks to Sheetmetal Technicians in their charge in accordance with approved or accepted data and with serviceable materials and assist with same, assuring that all work is documented on the forms set forth in the repair station manual. Assuring all assigned work tasks are completed relative to the completion schedule and department budget. Plans, lays’ out, fabricates, installs, assembles, and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures and surfaces on VIP aircraft in accordance with technical manuals, engineering drawings, and FAA regulations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist and instruct work crew with fabrication or installation of Sheetmetal parts and assemblies per engineering drawings or maintenance manuals on VIP aircraft ensuring all FAA and Company requirements are met.

2. Communicate schedule attainment, conformance and “hot” jobs on a daily basis at shift start-up meetings and attend assigned project meetings.

3. Meet 100% shop completion for assigned work center.

4. Lead and coach employees in the improvement of productivity and the reduction of costs.

5. Assign work for optimal utilization of resources and ensure back up plans for under-utilized resources as applies.

6. Request and redeploy resources according to inter-departmental needs as applies.

7. Responsible for quality of work completed as well as budgeted labor hours.

8. Process daily paperwork such as task cards, time cards, and turnover report.

9. Ensure employees are coached and trained in the quality system and quality improvements including the documentation of variances as applies.

10. Enforce compliance to the quality and certification systems.

11. Direct cross training of employees as applies.

12. Assist in evaluations for employees.

13. Enforce Company policies and procedures.

14. Enforce attendance guidelines uniformly.

15. Monitor safety conditions and practices in the facility as well as enforce correct safety practices and procedures for all employees and visitors.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, ETC:

1. High school diploma or GED, plus a technical training/diploma/certificate in aircraft mechanics, or aeronautics from at least a 2 year technology institution plus 3 years of applicable experience in the same or similar job in the military or within the aviation industry; or 6 years of applicable experience in same or similar job within the aviation industry.

2. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

3. Thorough knowledge of high end VIP aircraft Systems and Interior Install to include fabrication, installation, removal and repair.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Proficient knowledge and expertise with VIP completion production skill sets and aircraft operation and maintenance.

2. Strong knowledge of FAA requirements for VIP and maintenance aircraft.

3. Strong ability to provide verbal and written communication.

4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

5. Working knowledge of computers and related software.

6. Knowledge of lean or other continuous improvement opportunity techniques.

7. Demonstrated ability to Lead and motivate a team.

8. Ability to effectively set and achieve realistic production targets with the technicians working in a high demand service oriented environment.

9. Ability to communicate in an assertive yet professional, motivating and tactful manner.

10. Strong understanding of man hour allocation.

11. Willing to travel domestically and internationally when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The hangar where this position works is in an environment which may have exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues such as fluctuations in temperature. The employee in this position will experience occasional outdoor exposure to heat, cold, and environmental elements.

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