Lead Toolmaker

The NORDAM Group LLC•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned personnel. Implements and administers policies and procedures as delegated by management. Develops and provides leadership to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives. Works within established organizational objectives. Accomplishes results by performing the works of subordinates and through subordinate nonexempt staff. Performs typical responsibilities of management requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and coaching. Work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting cost, schedule and quality objectives. Schedules, directs, and coordinates activities in the tooling area in order to minimize delays and increase production efficiency. Makes job assignments, assists with technical problems. Directs, trains and assists subordinate shop Stakeholders in the proper procedures, methods, and practices to be followed in each of their respective duties. Proficient in blueprint reading and capable of working from Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), ESO’s, and any other technical data, whether generated internally or externally. Records and maintains activities pertaining to the repair and/or manufacture of parts and/or assembles, i.e. , work orders, etc. Ensures integrity of quality workmanship and that all work is at an acceptance level per internal specifications and processes. Maintains cost effectiveness and works within the established guidelines given by supervisor or other management personnel. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Requirements

Minimum High School or GED. If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.
5 year(s) Performing the type of work in the discipline of the work group where they will perform the duties of a Lead.
1 year(s) of the required 5 years experience in training, assigning and reviewing the work of lesser skilled stakeholders or have formal leadership assignments from another organization.
Must have a proficient knowledge of close tolerance measuring tools such as scales, micrometer, calipers, depth gauges, height gauges, and optical tooling instruments.
Must be proficient in reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints, working from mylars and performing shop math.
Must be proficient in the processes and procedures for the area over which supervision is exercised.

Nice To Haves

Experience with gas welding and/or heli-arc welding preferred, but not required.
To obtain a Repairman’s Certification the person must understand, read, and write English and have either: At least 18 months of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the maintenance duties of the specific job for which the person is to be employed and certified; or Completed formal training that is acceptable to the Administrator and is specifically designed to qualify the applicant for the job on which the applicant is to be employed.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned personnel.
Implements and administers policies and procedures as delegated by management.
Develops and provides leadership to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives.
Works within established organizational objectives.
Accomplishes results by performing the works of subordinates and through subordinate nonexempt staff.
Performs typical responsibilities of management requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and coaching.
Schedules, directs, and coordinates activities in the tooling area in order to minimize delays and increase production efficiency.
Makes job assignments, assists with technical problems.
Directs, trains and assists subordinate shop Stakeholders in the proper procedures, methods, and practices to be followed in each of their respective duties.
Records and maintains activities pertaining to the repair and/or manufacture of parts and/or assembles, i.e. , work orders, etc.
Ensures integrity of quality workmanship and that all work is at an acceptance level per internal specifications and processes.
Maintains cost effectiveness and works within the established guidelines given by supervisor or other management personnel.
Performs other duties as required.