Job Description

We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Laminator Lead need at our Sumner location.

Laminator Lead

Location: Sumner, WA

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt 

Schedule:

4, 10-hour shifts per week!

Shift Start Time: 4:00 a.m.   (Monday-Thursday) 

Benefits

Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)

Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts 

8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available to use immediately! 

Pay: $21.30/hr - $29.00/hr

Position

Team Leads are workers who have a high degree of technical proficiency in their jobs, who serve as intermediaries between their supervisor and employees.  Team leaders serve as mentors and trainers for their work area.  With this dual role, the job description(s) of the jobs in the area also apply to the Team Lead. 

Assembly Responsibilities include:

Provide direction and scheduling to production team members in their daily activities. 

Assigning work and giving directions.

Monitor work progress.

Communicate with all departments, logistics, engineering, and production management (to include management on other shifts), needs, priorities, and issues. 

Promote flow and pull of products and information to internal and ultimately external customers. 

Investigate and fix problems on the production floor. 

Coach, mentor, and develop team members by investigating root cause for scrap and RMA issues.  Work with team and quality department to prevent recurrence.  

Train and orient new employees on company standards and procedures.

Implement 5S tools and reduce variation in the work environment.

Develop employees’ continuous improvement abilities. 

Use and develop visual systems so that no problems are hidden. Actively seek to resolve any concerns while adhering to the company policy and standards of behavior.

Ensure company goals and objectives are being met by each employee and provide constructive feedback.

Work with composite materials according to the manufacturing plan and instructions, wrap mold with composite materials, in preparation for the curing process, to form composite parts.

Check for accuracy in all prior documentation of manufacturing planning, reporting all discrepancies and schedule concerns to the supervisor.

Verify materials being used are according to the manufacturing planVerify part ID tag and sign off on work performed.

Adhere to schedules and time allowances for production requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong technical knowledge related to the field of manufacturing and the area/department assigned to.

Communicate in a clear, approachable, professional and pro-active manner, Provide strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.  

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective. 

Be creative, flexible and able to drive/guide change. 

Ability to multi-task, follow through and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Capability to develop and coach individuals to higher performance.

Provide strong operations thinking that moves the vision to successful implementation. 

Leadership qualities – patience, kindness, humility, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed to the growth of the individual and organization. 

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance. 

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about 

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers  

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750

Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868 E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site. 

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay ranges may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.  

Please note that the base salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Base salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.