Aircraft Cabinetmaker

Aircraft Cabinetmaker

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 (3) 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 cabinetmaking (aerospace industry preferred).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Learns entry-level technical skills and knowledge, regulatory requirements and tooling used in aircraft cabinetmaking.
• 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 (laminates, veneers, cap strips), develops proficiency in the preparation and making of furniture.
• Utilizes the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off completed work.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies, uses personal protective equipment; ensures aircraft interior is protected.
• Assists in the development and implementation of related initiatives.

Level II Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision to fabricate furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
• Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells. Installs drawer-slides, hinges, latches and other hardware in subassemblies.
• Applies exterior surface materials such as laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
• Uses various types of stationary and hand-held power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.
• Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior.
• Uses the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Possess a working knowledge of inspection and process specifications preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cabinetmaking processes, products and tools.

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

• Fabricates complex high-quality furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using stationery and handheld-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.
• Captures and 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.
• 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.
• Coordinates with other back shops when necessary.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• Possess a working knowledge of inspection and process specifications preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of cabinetmaking processes and products.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Other Requirements

• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Performs other duties as assigned.