Composite Lead

Responsibilities:

• Reads blueprints, diagrams, process sheets, and assembly and schematic drawings.
• Gives instructions to team of Composite Technicians regarding work assignments. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Sets up and operates equipment to make test runs.
• Examines product for defects, performing required tests, measurement of performance, need for required adjustments and verification of specified tolerances.
• Records information on appropriate production records, logs and other report forms. Prepares reports as required.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Recommends measures to improve production methods.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities.
• Performs re-work as required. Repairs defective products rejected by inspection or test personnel.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions: 1. May provide guidance and training to other technicians as a lead. 2. Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Typically requires High School diploma or equivalent and seven or more years of related experience.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing advanced mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to use hand tools, such as rollers, paper cutters, scissors, knives, electric heat gun and fixtures such as molds and mandrels.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales, and protractors and calipers.
• Familiarity with common shop tools such as band saws, table saws, disk sanders, drill press, wood lathe, etc.
• May require respirator certification.
• Must be able to work in a loud environment; work extended hours as required; and be able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.