Sheet Metal Tech Lead

Position Summary This job description outlines the primary duties expected for this role but does not limit the employee to only these responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional tasks as needed. Duties and Responsibilities Manage daily manufacturing and assembly operations, allocating team members to balance workloads and meet tight production schedules. Interpret engineering prints, schematics, and work orders to ensure the physical structure meets exact specifications and quality standards. Provide on-the-job training and mentorship while strictly enforcing facility safety guidelines. Help lead root-cause analyses for any structural defects. Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (5S) to minimize waste, optimize cycle times and improve overall floor efficiency. Accurately estimate work hours and material needs for projects. Capable of reading and understanding decimal scale and use of scales, protractors, and calipers. Maintain documentation such as work orders in the company ERP system. Ability to schedule work. Experience in the proper drilling (proper hole sizes) countersinking for the installation of various rivets and hardware fasteners. Requirements Written and verbal communication skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. KA experience in the role, considered expert in the position. Direct the day‑to‑day work for a small team, provide support and guidance, ensure product and/or process quality and conformance. Mentor in the position, trains other technicians on correct use of tools and complex processes. Possesses an extensive toolbox and experience on proper use of Air Drills, Rivet guns, Routers, Cleco pliers, Clecos, Microstop Countersinks, Rivet squeezers, pencil grinders. Qualifications High school diploma/GED. Minimum Six years related manufacturing and/or installation experience, or Minimum five years related aerospace manufacturing and/or installation experience. Work Environment Requirements Full‑Time Position. Warehouse and manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Knight Aerospace