Welding Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ascent Aerospace•Santa Ana, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight! Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. SUMMARY OF POSITION Provide supervision and direction to employees to ensure successful completion of assigned duties and tasks while adhering to department safety protocol. Responsible for implementing a driven, team-oriented culture, which embraces continuous improvements and ensures operational and process excellence across the board in all areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of a one-year certificate program in Welding from a college or technical school
5+ years related experience
3+ years leadership or supervisory experience in a shop environment
Experience with steel, aluminum, and Invar 36
Experience with MIG, TIG, and Flux welding processes
This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required
Must obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment
Able to work varied shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary
Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities
Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage activities directly related to daily business and department needs
Develop, analyze, and deliver simple to complex information to direct reports
Effectively communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues and concerns between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met
Provide mentoring, leadership, and direction to employees
Ensure individuals receive job-specific training and make sure personnel are compliant with all applicable training requirements
Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and successfully achieve department metrics
Assisting management in establishing and achieving program goals and objectives for the department including Continuous Improvement projects
Identify and elevate issues to management
Facilitate assessment of team’s knowledge, skill, and ability for accomplishing projects and tasks
Repair broken or damaged parts
Fabricate and revise fixtures, jigs, gauges, hand applies and special tooling and components
Keep work area clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency
Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management