3rd Shift: Aerospace Multi-Process Cell Lead

VAERO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VAERO in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Multi-Process Operator - Cell Lead for 3rd shift to oversee daily operations across multiple aerospace work centers, coordinate operator activities, operate equipment, and ensure quality, safety, and production output.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years aerospace or precision manufacturing experience, proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Epicor), and hands-on work across CNC, forming, heat treat, or finishing. Lean and NADCAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years aerospace or precision manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar).
• Hands-on experience in CNC machining, forming, heat treat, or finishing.
• Ability to read blueprints, specs, and manufacturing routings.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• NADCAP experience (heat treat, forming, or machining). Preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow across all cell work centers.
• Assign tasks, balance workloads, and track progress against production schedules.
• Serve as primary technical resource for troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process issues.
• Maintain strong communication with supervisors, engineering, quality, and planning.
• Set up, operate, and verify equipment in multiple work centers, including CNC machining (Haas, Komo), forming (stretch form, hydro form, hot joggle), press operations (Trumpf, Versun), heat treat/age ovens, routers, straightening, deburring, contouring, and manual machining (Bridgeport).
• Directly responsible for production output of cell(s), ensuring schedule and tact is attained with minimum scrap or waste.
• Manages KPIS and production metrics; monitors and provides solutions to maintain green reporting.
• Read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, blueprints, processes, and specs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize setups, reduce cycle times, and increase uptime.
• Verify part conformance using gauges, fixtures, and inspection tools.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain proper completion of all production, shop traveler, and quality documents.
• Support nonconformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality on first-article inspections, process verification, and audits
• Enforce safety standards, PPE use, and machine operation procedures.
• Support 5S and Lean initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Train and mentor operators to build multi-skilled capabilities across work centers.
• Provide feedback on operator performance, skill development, and cross-training needs.
• Promote a positive, solution-oriented team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Blueprint reading

CNC machining

Forming

Heat treating

Lean manufacturing

NADCAP

Six Sigma

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Epicor

Job description

VAERO in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Multi-Process Operator - Cell Lead for 3rd shift to oversee daily operations across multiple aerospace work centers, coordinate operator activities, operate equipment, and ensure quality, safety, and production output.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years aerospace or precision manufacturing experience, proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Epicor), and hands-on work across CNC, forming, heat treat, or finishing. Lean and NADCAP experience is preferred.