Job Description
Job Overview:
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Working Production Lead in the Paint Department oversees the production area in a variety of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations in accordance with company policy and safety procedures. Ensures effective and accurate production that minimizes costs and aligns with the unit objectives.
About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Job Accountabilities:
- Plans, schedules and monitors of the production cycle, following company instructions.
- Determines staff requirements for production schedules, coordinates, monitors and trains all production staff.
- Coordinates the efficient movement of production to meet area requirements.
- Apply process specifications governing the production of products within an assigned cell, records production time and quantity data at the cell.
- Performs complex precision assembly in accordance with written, visual and verbal instruction.
- Conducts inspections of own and/or other associates work to ensure correctness in accordance with company and/or customer drawing.
- Perform aircraft part preparation by cleaning, sanding, and masking.
- Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
- Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
- Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.
- Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders and paint sprayers.
- Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.
- Utilize the company's ERP system to accurately track time and materials for customer jobs.
- Keep paint areas neat and clean.
- Undertake work within the capabilities you are certified to or as directed by your manager.
- Work to be done in compliance with Government, Customer and Regulatory Bodies.
- Paints a variety of parts, components, or systems in support of the production process.
- Preps parts for application of wet and/or powder coat painting process.
- Communicates issues regarding defects or quality control problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Understands and follows hazardous waste disposal regulations and procedures for safe handling of chemicals/solvents.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
Job Specifications:
Education: Requires a High School Diploma / GED or combination of relevant education and work experience may be substituted to meet educational requirements only.
Years’ Experience: Six (6) years previous experience or similar experience (aerospace or automotive).
Skills:
- Experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring production cycles.
- Capable of performing complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations.
- Good organizational skills to lead activities of production cycle.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion.
- Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures.
- Skilled problem-solver: exercises judgements, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
- Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies, procedures and interpret technical data and maintenance manuals.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
- Familiarity with modern mixed paints and thinner variations preferred.
- High standards of craftsmanship.
- Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to use basic shop tools such as viscosity cups, paint thermo cups, and thickness gauges.
- Ability to sand, sandblast, clean, and prepare surfaces to be painted.
- Ability to prep parts using sanders, grinders and sandblast machine within minimal scrap or errors.
- Possesses knowledge of materials and methods for masking and preparation of parts.
- Ability to use fillers and sealers to fill imperfections.
- Ability to mix, pour and carry paraplast parts.
- Ability to use basic measuring devices such as calipers, and micrometers to verify dry film dimensions.
- Ability to use scales to weigh out materials per manufacturer specifications.
- Ability to use ohmmeter to perform surface resistance test in accordance with BA 5639.
- Ability to document the materials used in the process to maintain traceability.
- Ability to recognize and solve practical problems and painting issues.
- Ability to topcoat, finish parts to desired appearance in accordance with Surface Criteria requirements for each customer.
1st Shift: 7:30AM - 4:00PM, Monday - Friday
Benefits:
At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
