Furniture Builder - Lead

Manufacture standard production and customized aircraft furniture.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work from orders and blueprints to build and assemble small aircraft furniture per specifications. May work under guidance of higher grade furniture builder(s).
• Operates equipment such as table saw, band saw, platen press, hand and table router and sander with minimal assistance.
• Uses small and large power tools, sanders, rivet guns, drills, routers, saws, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Use of precision measurement devices.
• Operates spray gun for adhesive spray according to company specifications.
• Applies laminate and veneer to composite and other materials.
• Accurately record information required for data collection and material traceability with assistance.
• Understand and respond to budget hours and schedule requirements with assistance.
• Responsible only for own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Manage inventory and usage of associated parts for assigned project.
• Initiates changes on job order and bill of materials following established procedures.
• Fully understand and respond to budget hours and schedule requirements.
• Responsible for leading, guiding, and directing other employees on Furniture Building needs.
• Responsible for training new and current team members on processes and procedures.
• Instruct and direct workflow of furniture builders to meet production schedule.
• Write and understand QN process when needed.
• Uphold mentoring and leadership qualities in the department.
• Responsible for own work and overseeing/approving work of others in furniture build.

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

· 2-3 years of related experience in assembly and/or composite.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids. Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required.