Fabrication Assembler Lead

Safran companies; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies in Everett, Washington, is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee several manufacturing departments. The successful candidate will teach, guide, and assist technicians in their daily functions while ensuring safety and efficiency within the work area.

This senior-level position requires 5+ years of relevant experience and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include coordinating employee schedules, maintaining safety regulations, and conducting quality checks on products. Competitive salary and full-time contract await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate teaching abilities for employees.
• Sensitivity to safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leads and organizes employees for production unit preparation.
• Ensures a clean and safe work area.
• Coordinates department functions for timely product completion.

Skills

Teaching and guiding

Safety regulation knowledge

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Knowledge of measuring equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools (e.g., drills, screwdrivers)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Experience

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

Experience: 5+ years of experience within a similar manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• One (1) year 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.