Fabrication Assembler Lead

Safran; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Everett site seeks a Senior Operations Lead to guide potting, bonding, electrical, assembly and finish work. The role focuses on teaching, guiding, and assisting technicians in day-to-day objectives while planning and directing work with safety and performance in mind.

The position requires 5+ years in a similar manufacturing environment, strong coordination across departments, and hands-on leadership. High school or GED preferred, with basic MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must have safety regulatory sensitivity and OSHA awareness.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must be able to teach, guide and direct other employees across manufacturing.
• Able to use measuring equipment such as tape measures and calipers.
• Self-inspection of own work and ability to correct discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Teaches, guides, oversees and organizes employees to complete production preparation.
• Oversees day-to-day functions of the assigned department/work area.
• Plans and organizes employee work schedules.
• Coordinates with other departments to complete products on time.
• Maintains adequate supply of tools and hardware in the work area.
• Lifts, positions and moves production units from machines to assembly.
• Performs final quality checks before passing to quality.
• Ensures a clean and safe work area compliant with OSHA and company rules.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering drawings interpretation

Measuring tools (tape, calipers)

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Operations Lead responsibilities and experience spans across several manufacturing departments to include potting and bonding, electrical, assembly and finish work. Their focus is in teaching, guiding, and assisting lower level technicians in their day-to-day work objectives. Planning, assisting and directing work; providing input and assistance in the appraisal of employee performance; addressing and resolving technical work issues. They lead by example in their daily communications and actions, being positive, influential, collaborative, and safety conscious.

• Teaches, guides, overseas, and organizes employees to complete the preparation of production units.
• Promotes cooperation and positive communication with co-workers.
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of an assigned department/work area by providing guidance and direction.
• Assists in the preparation and organization of employee work schedules.
• Coordinates efforts with other departments throughout the organization/site to complete products in a timely manner.
• Maintains an adequate supply of tools and hardware supplies.
• Assists supervisor/manager in the planning the layout of the assigned work area.
• Audits work area and enforces safety regulations in order to comply with OSHA and company requirements.
• Lifts, positions, and removes production units from machines or assembly area.
• Keeps production parts labeled and organized in the work area.
• Ensures a clean and safe work area is maintained within assigned areas of manufacturing floor.
• Remains flexible to work throughout the production areas as needs require.
• Tasks will vary on a regular basis.
• Performs final quality checks of work performed in the assigned area, before moving forward to quality.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities; performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Experience:

5+ years of experience within a similar manufacturing environment.

Computer Skill:

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have sensitivity to safety regulations and requirements.
• Able to work within the time constraints dictated by customer agreements.
• Able to demonstrate various skills throughout the manufacturing shops, i.e. potting, bonding, electrical, finish assembly.
• Must be able to teach, guide and direct other employees who may need assistance in most areas of manufacturing.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings and teach employees how to interpret them.
• Must be able to teach employees how to use measuring equipment such as tape measures and calipers.
• Able to self-inspect personal work and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Must be able to effectively control and manipulate various pneumatic and hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, clamps, pliers, knives and razorblades and teach other employees their usage.
• Understands the concept of utilizing work orders.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Must demonstrate proficiency in conducting an effective meeting.
• Must meet or exceed current training requirements.
• Available to assist in other areas of the manufacturing areas, as directed by the manager or supervisor.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• One (1) years of leadership experience
• Two (2) years' experience in a Zodiac/Safran manufacturing environment as a manufacturing assembler, lead, or related role.

Description:

Senior-level position within role. Working Lead Role