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Description :

Who is Flex Decks? We are a pioneer and leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, modular maintenance platforms for the most technologically advanced military aircrafts in the world.

The Assembly / Installation team plays a major part in the success of our company by constructing and delivering quality products and providing superior customer service.

As part of this team, an individual needs to be reliable, thorough, and attentive, with a strong work ethic, determination and an eagerness to learn new skills as well as act with intelligent initiative and resolve to face challenges.

What Can We Offer You? We are most proud of our employees and our culture. We believe in our employees and understand that when they are engaged and they are happy, they will thrive and our business will grow.

Our corporate culture includes :

• A strong, collaborative work environment
• Training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Life-long friendships
• Comprehensive benefits package to include, 401k plan with match, a benefits program that includes medical plans starting at $0, vision and dental coverage, and life and disability coverage paid 100% by the Company

Job Responsibilities

The Assembly Manager is a vital role which oversees, directs and coordinates all Assembly / Install personnel in the assembly of maintenance platform components according to specific instructions and established procedures ensuring proper form, fit, function, and overall product quality.

This role is responsible for ensuring the assembly and installation of maintenance platform activities are in accordance with project objectives, priorities and contract specifications.

This position may require travel to lead and perform onsite field installations as needed.

• Oversee and direct assembly / install team in the assembly, installation and certification of quality aluminum maintenance platforms.
• Lead assembly / install department portion of daily morning meetings.
• Review work status, coordinate activities and assign tasks to assembly / install personnel based on daily production schedule.

Conduct safety talks and provide company updates.

• Digest basic prints, work orders, material processing lists and drawings or document packages to determine critical aspects of design intent.
• Determine and establish sequence of operations for each job order, based on production schedules, work orders and estimated labor hours required for job completion.

Adjust process and priorities to meet production schedules as needed

• Receive, unload, unpack, and transfer work material to and from appropriate work stations.
• Accurately pull and stage hardware for projects.
• Maintain hardware inventory and assure any special hardware is ordered and packed for projects. Track and forecast supply requirements and report to Management.
• Oversee equipment to determine safe and operational, perform minor maintenance as needed and report malfunctioning and / or unsafe equipment to management.
• Train personnel in proper equipment operations and maintenance.
• Assist with product verification testing and record results.
• Assist Quality Control with inspection of finished products during the assembly process to ensure they meet company quality standards.
• Provide documentation on products and systems so all parts are accounted for in when shipped.
• Organize, pack and load finished product in various environmental contexts.
• Maintain workflow to fulfill project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Report progress, performance, initiatives, issues and challenges to Management as appropriate.
• Determine if corrective actions are needed in order to meet project objectives, and work to have these implemented.
• Manage the completion of project work orders by assembly / install personnel. Ensure tasks have proper sign-off prior to Management review and are submitted daily.
• Apply knowledge of assembly / installation techniques, advise and provide support to assemblers / installers and other personnel as needed.
• Assist overall production effort in following existing, as well as continuously improving, material flow and departmental organization.
• Assist Management in identifying, developing, implementing, and tracking process improvement initiatives.
• Actively participates in daily production status coordination meeting with peer departmental managers as well as operations level management.
• Foster a cooperative and informative relationship among the assembly / install team; develop a team-work atmosphere.
• Be actively involved in assembly / installation personnel management, including but not limited to hiring, setting expectations, professional development / training, determining and implementing disciplinary corrective actions, if needed, with Management approval.
• Monitor and track the assembly / installation teams time entry through the time clock system. Review and approve PTO requests.

Review and edit job numbers and classifications where necessary. Submit to Management for review prior to sending to payroll department.

• Provide performance appraisals of assembly / installation team personnel.
• Monitor and enforce all company safety policies and procedures. Identify and correct any and all safety violation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area. Keep track of material and keep work area organized.
• Familiarize and understand all FlexDecks employment policies such as work hours / days, quality standards, drug / alcohol screening, safety guidelines, and all policies outlining employee behavior at FlexDecks facility.
• Familiarize, understand, and use all standard operating procedures determined by FlexDecks and equipment manufacturers in relation to use of fabrication equipment.
• Apply all safety measures when working in the shop and with machines / power tools.
• Interpret and understand dimensions, material types, and material grades on cut lists or drawings.
• Identify FlexDecks tolerancing system on work orders / drawings and understand how tolerance system affects dimensions, material types, and material grades.
• Ensure that product standards, both quality and quantity are met.
• Maintain a positive attitude and further develop and maintain a cohesive team-oriented work environment with all employees, vendors, and customers, and support the company in all decisions.
• May be asked by management to perform other tasks beyond those listed.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Requirements :

• Proficient in mechanical and technical skills and experience required for manual assembly of parts and components.
• Knowledge & use of common power tools and their safe operation :
• Metal working / beveling tools, abrasive cleaning tools, angle grinders, hand drills, impacts, wrenches, etc.
• Knowledge & use of common industrial processing tools / types and their safe operation :
• Band saw, table saw, miter saw, drill press, manual mill / lathe, Ironworker notching and punching
• Knowledge & use of common material handling and rigging equipment and their safe operation :
• Forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet-jacks, basic safety equipment
• Knowledge and experience processing different material types and grades desirable but not required, i.e., carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (6061 / 5052, etc,.).
• Ability to identify structural materials such as channel, I-beam, flat bar, etc.
• Ability to read and operate a tape measure, square, and angle finder.
• Knowledge of basic to average math; fractions, decimals, measurement conversion, geometry
• Basic electrical experience & ability to install electrical systems.
• Ability to receive and understand specific instructions and carry out those instructions to completion.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and written work instructions, as well as comprehend the design intent conveyed through those documents.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Aptitude for learning, ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to improve area to be quicker, better, more efficient. Must be creative and highly innovative.
• Ability to communicate effectively with personnel and management.
• Willing to participate and collaborate in team meetings.
• Ability to communicate in English required, both written & verbal skills.

Education & Experience :

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Four plus (4+) years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical, technical, construction, and / or job-site experience interacting with customers / end-users through conducting product specific operator briefs supporting user training and maintenance best practices
• Significant demonstrated leadership experience with a broad knowledge of general construction.
• Background in construction, carpentry or manufacturing preferred.
• Veteran / Military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work overtime & weekends.
• Ability to travel, if needed (10%).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written as well as verbal)
• Detailed-oriented, problem solving, self-auditing skill
• Ability to manage and prioritize schedule of daily / monthly tasks
• Self-motivated, individual contributor and team player
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general business systems
• Able to learn and adapt in a growing environment

Special / Particular Requirements (safety, physical, etc.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a welding shop, warehouse and office environment.
• Must be able to work in varied temperatures in an outdoor / indoor environment.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

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