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Fabrication Manager
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What they do
A Machine Shop Supervisor supervises employees working in a machine shop, including CNC and PLC machining. Requires experience in machining and supervising other machinists. Monitors activities to ensure safety of workers and quality of products. Analyzes job scope and engineering part prints to determine information for finished machined parts. May train new machinists, develop training, work and safety procedures for the shop.
$68,300 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER.
At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Sr. Fabrication Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace. This position contributes to our vision by: Develops and monitors the Fabrication, Sub-Assembly & Machining team processes. Manages maintenance and practice of safety standards. Monitors parts production by implementing new ideas and innovations which will produce quality parts while controlling cost. Ensures that all machinery is maintained in safe and good working condition. Controls manpower to insure cost centers are properly manned to achieve schedule requirements. Provides training and directions to employees.What we offer:
Competitive salaries- Paid holidays
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits
- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Over 300 career paths across global sites Highlights from our facility: Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world.
- Bachelor's degree in related area (Business, Engineering, etc.) or 6 years related experience.
- At least five (5) years' experience in production processes, machinery, and equipment related to sheet metal fabrication, plastic forming technology, foam and adhesive/upholstery assembly, welding applications, and/or metalworking technology.
- At least two (2) years supervisory experience as a supervisor and/or superintendent in similar related work.
- Must have experience maintaining a flow schedule of parts through the shop.
- Planning experience a plus.
- Must have thorough knowledge of managing (working with people) through effective communications, utilizing basic principles of leading by example, taking the initiative to make things happen, maintain constructive and good relationship with all employees (at all levels), at the same time showing self-confidence and maintaining self-esteem of others.
- Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of the manual machines, N.C. machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and processing of stainless steel, aluminum and other materials.
- Must know how to sustain parts flow through the shop in a timely, economical manner producing a quality product. Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
- Innovative & Curious
- Collaborative & Inclusive
- Committed to Safety
- Trustworthy
- Results Focused
- Driven to Excellence
- Powered by Teamwork This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position.