Production Operator II (Aviation Components) - Madison, MS

“This posting is part of our ongoing talent pipeline and is not tied to an active opening; qualified candidates will be contacted when the role officially becomes available.” 

The Production Operator engages in limited production activities by learning/assisting on the repair and overhaul of aviation components in various production areas to include, but not limited to Landing Gear, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), Wheels/Brakes, Blowers/Motors, Propellers, and any other area deemed necessary to improve daily throughput of the Component Services business.

• Essential Functions Performs at an entry-level (apprentice) on multiple tasks on an assigned team, project, or functional area.
• Tasks will typically be performed within full-scale production manufacturing operations and include tasks such as non-routine and non-repetitive production electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assembly; quality assurance and reliability testing following established methods and procedures; production scheduling and control; and coordinating, planning, and expediting the flow of material, parts, and assemblies.
• Must pass all job-specific or specialized certification programs required for core tasks or specialized assignments.
• May participate in programs or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling. 
• The incumbent is responsible to perform under direct supervision how to service, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect aircraft components to ensure airworthiness.
• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Plans and organizes workday.
• Creates, enters retrieves, and prints from current software packages such as; excel and word; Demonstrates problem analysis and independent decision-making.
• Demonstrating Intra and interpersonal relations.
• Recognizing or identifying the existence of a problem as well as elements of a problem.
• Performs a task in the presence of distracting stimulation or under monotonous conditions without significant loss of thought process and efficiency.
• Operates hand and power tools, interprets drawings, specifications, and schematics of aircraft instrument/electronic components recognizes from schematics and drawing not only how one assembly functions; but also how various assemblies interact with each other.
• Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.
• Other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard 4-year high school or equivalent GED with 1-2 years of related work experience.

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.