Job description

Position Purpose:
Under general supervision, prepares, applies, and touches up finish on aircraft furniture per aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings. Assists lead by overseeing projects and guiding, assisting, and directing co-workers. Mentors and trains other Cabinet Finishers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Performs complex, high-quality repairs to finished surfaces of aircraft furniture in the shop and on aircraft. Applies finish using spray equipment and manual/mechanical methods.
Interprets material specs to ensure finished product meets design/engineering requirements with high quality and detail. Coordinates with Design group to meet customer-approved design samples.
Complies with and promotes Safety, 5S, and housekeeping. Ensures protection of aircraft interiors (PTP).
Mentors and trains less skilled technicians.
Helps develop and apply process improvements for safety, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six Sigma tools.
Uses material tracking system to create part demands, track squawks, and sign off work.
Helps develop initiatives to meet individual OGSM goals, as required.

Additional Functions:

Takes on Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and works with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned techs.
Conducts safety audits and helps others do safety audits.
Helps maintain shop equipment and JSAs.
Creates YI@W (Your Ideas at Work) when opportunities arise.
Helps with monthly 5S audits.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Working knowledge of *** inspection, process specs, and terminology.
Can read, write, speak, and understand English.
Can climb ladders/stairs, work in small spaces, lift up to 40 lbs, and work any shift.
Computer literate.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.