Job Description
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, fabricates aircraft furniture and other wood-
surfaced subassemblies using aircraft specifications, design and engineering
drawings with a high level of safety, quality, detail and productivity. Assists
team members with greater experience to enhance techniques supportive of
quality workmanship.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works under general supervision to fabricate furniture and other wood surfaced subassemblies using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
- Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells. Installs drawer-slides, hinges, latches and other hardware in subassemblies. Applies exterior surface materials such as laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
- Uses various types of stationary and hand-held power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.
- Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior.
- Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
Additional Functions:
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- The ability to read write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
- Must be computer literate.
- Basic knowledge of cabinetmaking processes, products and tools.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Unique Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of cabinet shop machinery, table saw, band saw, table router, etc.
- Must have knowledge of aircraft furniture fabrication and assembly.
Education and Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience in cabinetmaking.
- Possess a working knowledge of employer inspection and process specifications preferred.
- Experience in aerospace industry preferred.