Aerospace Fabrication Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the Night Shift Fabrication Operation

When the lights are bright and the plant is humming, you’re the one steering the work. As our Aerospace Fabrication Operations Lead, you’ll command the night shift on a high-precision floor that supplies mission‑critical aerospace and defense hardware. You’ll orchestrate people, processes, and production so every part meets spec and every hour moves us forward.

You arrive early to walk the line, confirm materials are staged, fixtures are ready, and your crew’s assignments and standard times are crystal clear. Before the first part runs, you double‑check that the right manufacturing methods and work instructions are in place and that standard operating procedures and frozen processes will be followed without exception. As work progresses, you verify required characteristics are inspected and recorded per the Operator Characteristics Claim Sheet.

If something’s off, you don’t pass it along — you dig in. You partner with Quality and NDT, lead a focused root‑cause investigation, and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence. You keep non‑conformance risk and process variation out of the department by collaborating closely with Technical Services, Quality Assurance, and NDT.

You monitor production in real time, anticipate constraints, and resolve issues before they ripple across the floor. You participate in daily scheduling and coordination meetings, make smart overtime calls when demand spikes, and keep a continuous‑improvement lens on every motion, minute, and method.

• Set expectations, coach, and cross‑train so the team can flex to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Deliver on‑time performance appraisals grounded in objective results.
• Recognize high performers in the moment and document wins.
• Handle discipline with consistency, fairness, and respect.

• 5+ years supervising fabrication in aerospace or defense environments, with a record of building followership and delivering results.
• Clear, confident communication; strong organization; decisive problem solving.
• Hands‑on understanding of fabrication operations and machinery.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic time and labor systems.
• Education: High school diploma required; technical or business degree preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Active role on the floor — standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching across the shift.
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding as needed.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted, and up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Vision to read blueprints and inspect fine details; hearing to communicate and respond to alarms in a noisy environment.
• Calm, composed leadership under tight deadlines.

• 25% night shift differential on top of competitive base pay.
• Command a fabrication area spanning quality, throughput, people, and process.
• Be part of a culture where continuous improvement is the daily standard.
• Your work supports programs where precision isn’t optional — it’s everything.
• Ownership For All : from day one, eligible full‑time employees receive an ownership stake — your leadership builds value you directly share.

GTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All applicants are considered based on experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.