Production Lead

About the role

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located in Sedro Woolley, Washington State. We are seeking a Production Lead to join our growing team. This position involves leading teams in various manufacturing processes such as composite fabrication, infusion, assembly, welding, mill operations, metrology, ovens, or waterjet operations. The Production Lead is responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed under their charge, as well as the training and safety of their crews.

Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets, and follows pass downs, work orders, isometric drawings, blueprints, work instructions and other technical and non-technical documents.
• Leads team’s performance and gives direction to others while performing the same manufacturing processes.
• Organizes work crew with the job overview and layout of work.
• Provides on the job training to new workers.
• Improves the technicians' understanding of the job at hand.
• Buils the technical skills of the team and constantly improves quality and efficiency.
• Accesses Quality Management database for instructions/procedures as needed.
• Reviews Timecards and corrects clock-ins as needed for the assigned crew and reports any issues or problems to Operations Manager/Cell Manager.
• Keeps work orders stamped, dated and organized.
• Enforces Janicki Industries Rules and Safety Practices and keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Maintains material usage as required.
• Enforces 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices throughout all work performed.
• Limits and controls use of shop consumables.
• Participates in training, safety and quality programs.
• Works well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.
• Maintains good attendance.

Qualifications

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.
• Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
• A two-year technical certificate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field may be substituted for experience.
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• One-year manufacturing experience is required.
• Prior experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred.
• Crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, understand and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings and other technical documents.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience: A two-year technical certificate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field may be substituted for experience. One-year manufacturing experience is required. Prior experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred. Crane and forklift experience preferred. Must have the ability to read, understand and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings and other technical documents. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance.