Lead Toolmaker

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned personnel. Implements and administers policies and procedures as delegated by management. Develops and provides leadership to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities Works within established organizational objectives. Accomplishes results by performing the works of subordinates and through subordinate nonexempt staff. Performs typical responsibilities of management requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and coaching. Work is reviewed for adequacy in meeting cost, schedule and quality objectives.

Schedules, directs, and coordinates activities in the tooling area in order to minimize delays and increase production efficiency. Makes job assignments, assists with technical problems. Directs, trains and assists subordinate shop Stakeholders in the proper procedures, methods, and practices to be followed in each of their respective duties.

Proficient in blueprint reading and capable of working from Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), ESO’s, and any other technical data, whether generated internally or externally. Records and maintains activities pertaining to the repair and/or manufacture of parts and/or assembles, i.e. , work orders, etc. Ensures integrity of quality workmanship and that all work is at an acceptance level per internal specifications and processes.

Maintains cost effectiveness and works within the established guidelines given by supervisor or other management personnel. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.