Description:
Required Skills:
High School Diploma or GED required. Advanced knowledge of cabinetmaking processes and products. Four (4) years of experience in cabinetmaking. Experience in aerospace industry preferred. Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications preferred.
Position Purpose:
Under general supervision, fabricates the most complex cabinets and other wood-surfaced subassemblies for installation in aircraft. Assists lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance, assistance and training to co-workers.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Fabricates complex high quality furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using stationary and hand held-tools. . Interprets material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements with a high level of quality and detail. Coordinates with supervision to ensure compliance with customer approved design samples. . 3. Utilizes a variety of woodworking tools and techniques. .
4. Complies with and champions safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensures the protection of aircraft interiors. .
5. Works with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six-Sigma and other process improvement techniques. .
6. Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work. . Additional Functions: 1. Accepts Lead responsibilities when required. Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians. . 2. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
3. Conducts safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
4. Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
5. Coordinates with other backshops when necessary. .
6. Adapts to sudden schedule changes. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
1. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written..
2. The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language..
3 Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift..
4. Must be computer literate..