Position Summary Under the general direction of the Production Supervisor, while demonstrating a commitment to quality, efficiency and accuracy, the Lead Technician is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the production team, such as the orbital welding, tig welders, quality testing, passivation, clean rinse and pack teams. The position is responsible for ensuring that quality parts are being produced / assembled in a timely fashion. The Lead Technician will regularly communicate with management and employees to address and manage work and personal expectations. The Lead Technician will lead by example and ensure all employees are adequate and safely trained in their daily tasks and activities and ensure that the company goals, objectives and productivity are met. This position requires the Lead Technician to be knowledgeable and familiar with:

ISO 9001

procedures PPAP Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) Quality Documentation First in First out "FIFO", quality documentation records, and associated traceability. Welding machinery and procedures (training will be provided as needed) Duties and Responsibilities A strong technical quality background Inspect quality of parts for conformance requirements (helium Testing for leaks, and 3D scanning for dimensional). Utilize Coordained Measuring Equipment (3D scanner, FARO ARM) Trading will be provided as needed. Comply with ISO quality program and procedures Ability to learn new techniques improve processes, coach and mentor staff Ability to monitor and manage workloads, and staff requirements for time production needs Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, tools to be used, and material for the job and setup requirements. Set up and program orbital welding equipment Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions Adjust machine to reach tolerances required Keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machining tools including computer numerically controlled tools Operate mobile equipment Participating in process and product improvement

Strong Communication:

Both internal and point of contact with customers Working Relationships Collaborates with all department heads and lead hands Cooperates with and coordinates work activities with fellow employees. Identifies, documents and reports, all defects and non-conformance to Production Supervisor Discusses productivity and quality issues with Production Supervisor Environmental Conditions Typical fabrication environment; foot, eye and ear protection required on the shop floor, 'business casual' in the offices Qualifications High School Diploma, GED equivalent Post secondary diplomas or certification in a related field 4 years of work experience in quality Knowledge of Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GDT) Ability to read blueprints Knowledge of precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges. 3D Sanning equipment Must be able to follow written and oral instructions Communicate in English both written and verbally Be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications Accurate and highly analytical Experience in supervising and mentoring new recruits Strong work ethic and positive team attitude with the ability to work independently with little supervision Other Attributes Manual dexterity Ability to work from drawing and blueprints Flexible working overtime Able to follow directions Able to work in a noisy environment Ability to handle the stress of meeting deadlines Dependability Mechanical aptitude

Accuracy Planning and Organizing Problem Solving Results Orientation Accountability Adaptability Analytical Thinking Critical Thinking Decision Making Ethics and Integrity Teamwork Company Benefits:

401K with company match Paid vacation Paid holidays Health insurance Dental and vision Competitive Salary, based on qualifications

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person