Job Description
Job Summary:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Utilizes a variety of woodworking tools and techniques.
- Complies with and champions safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensures the protection of aircraft interiors. .
- 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.
- Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
Additional Functions:
- Accepts Lead responsibilities when required. Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians. .
- Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
- Conducts safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
- Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
- Coordinates with other backshops when necessary. .
- Adapts to sudden schedule changes. .
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- 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.
Education and Experience Requirements
- 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 employer inspection and process specifications preferred.
- Furniture or cabinet making experience required working with hardwoods, veneers and or plastic laminate.