Aircraft Cabinet Finisher

Aircraft Cabinet Finisher

Pay Rate: $23.32 to $33.81 per hour (depending on experience, location, etc.).
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (with opportunity for extension)
Benefits: Up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base planeight, 8 paid holidays, per diem split (if qualified), three sets of uniforms (if applicable), opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days, 401(k) with matching.
Experience/Education: High school diploma/GED. Experience requirement ranges from entry level with experience in woodworking, wood finishing or auto body & painting experience in a technical environment or completion of technical certificate in cabinetmaking to four (4) years of experience in wood finishing processes with advanced knowledge of cabinet finishing processes and products.
Unique Skills: Valid driver's license may be required. Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose

Prepares and applies finishes to aircraft furniture using aircraft specifications, designs and engineering drawings with a high level of safety, quality, detail and productivity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• With direct supervision learns entry-level technical skills and knowledge, regulatory requirements and tooling used in the Cabinet Finish shop.
• Continues to develop technical competency and problem-solving abilities to allow progression to the technician level.
• Using standard safety and operating procedures, design/engineering drawings, tools and other materials (sandpaper, polishes, adhesives, solvents, masking mediums), develops proficiency in the preparation and finish of furniture.
• Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, uses personal protective equipment; ensures aircraft interior is protected (PTP).
• Assists in the development and implementation of related initiatives.

Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to prepare furniture for finish and disassembly using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
• Performs high quality repairs to various finished surfaces in the shop and aboard aircraft.
• Cleans and polishes blemishes as needed to prepare the aircraft for delivery.
• Applies finish to furniture using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
• Uses various types of sandpapers, polishes, adhesives, masking mediums, solvents, finish materials, hand tools and various power tools to disassemble and finish furniture.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior (PTP).
• Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• 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.
• Possess a working knowledge of inspection and process specifications.

Level IV (i.e., Senior) Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs complex high-quality repairs to finished surfaces of aircraft furniture in the shop and on-board aircraft.
• Applies finish to furniture using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
• Interprets material specifications to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements with a high level of quality and detail.
• Congnits with Design group to ensure compliance with customer approved design samples.
• Complies with and champions Safety, 5S and housekeeping. Ensures the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP).
• Mentors and trains lesser skilled technicians.
• Works to develop and implement process improvements that address safety, reduce cost, reduce cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools.
• Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.
• Accepts Lead responsibilities when needed. 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.
• Develops YI@W (Your Ideas at Work) as the opportunities present themselves.
• Assists in monthly 5S audits.
• Assists lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance, assistance and direction to co-workers.
• Mentors and trains other Cabinet Finishers.
• Possess a working knowledge of inspection, process specifications and terminology.