JOB DESCRIPTION

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As a Lead Welder, you’ll operate metal fabrication equipment such as gas tungsten arc (GTAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FAW), plasma arc (PAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), and resistance welding. In addition to individual welding responsibilities, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day functions of the department.

What you’ll do:

• Assign work schedules to ensure production needs are met.
• Review scheduling of vacation times to support achieving performance metrics.
• Coordinate shift to shift scheduling.
• Coordinate shared services scheduling (Plasma, Heat treat, NDT, etc.)
• Coordinate work with up-stream and down-stream processes.
• Ensure personnel voucher direct labor hours on work orders as performed.
• Ensure assignment of work is clearly communicated prior to the start of each work day to personnel.
• Support activities around implementation of new product line development.
• Support the performance of major maintenance by the Maintenance Department.
• Train, assist and lead team members in proper work procedures and practices.
• Performing routine quality checks of work.
• Support team to ensure positive morale.
• Ensure the development and cross-training of team members
• Ensure repair operations are properly performed and documented.
• Lead the housekeeping of the Production Areas to meet 5S expectations.
• Ensure daily that team members perform preventive maintenance of production machines and equipment as scheduled.
• Support the start-up and shut down of the production facility to ensure the security of the facility.
• Lead the Team members follow safe behaviors and address unsafe conditions.
• Support Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Support process trials (changes in the process) to improve efficiency.
• Facilitate small group problem solving or brainstorming activities.

Position Requirements:

• 2 years or more of experience in the same or similar position in an FAA regulated environment.
• Ability to understand, read and write English.
• Working knowledge of computer software; MS Word Processing software and MS Excel Spreadsheet software a plus.
• Experience with training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting with appraising performance.
• Available to work OT and weekends if needed.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

ABOUT US

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

The world's Leading Independent MROs: StandardAero founded in 1999 is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services including engine R&O, airframe R&O, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint application