Shop Foreman Assistant; Mercantile

Shop Foreman Assistant

Aerospace Manufacturing

Fort Worth, TX

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, we build electrical wiring harnesses, specializing in fast turnaround and developmental programs. Founded in 1993, we continue to be a world leader in supplying military aerospace electrical products. Some of our most noteworthy accomplishments include the complete and partial rewiring of military aircraft. We work hard to be an employer of choice and to make our working environment safe, comfortable, family-friendly and fun.

In addition to competitive compensation, our employees also enjoy Fridays off.

• Perform the following tasks under the supervision of the shop foreman
• Supervise personnel including attendance, labor entry, performance, and adherence to Inter Connect policies and procedures.
• Organize and assign responsibilities for assemblers including job assignments, training, meetings, shop clean up, etc.
• Help coordinate production priorities with inspectors, testers, and inventory personnel.
• Ensure the materials, tools, equipment and training needed to efficiently complete each assignment are provided to personnel.
• Supervise assembly personnel, attend meetings, and update performance chart data in the absence of the shop foreman.
• Stage lean lines, assist with parts, tooling and any issues.

• Support company activities designed to maintain the four elements of the quality policy including the initiation and disposition of quality problem reports.
• Be aware of and observe Interconnect policies and procedures.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, the customer's-controlled documents and requirements.
• Be aware of customer-requested changes; evaluate their impact on production and make adjustments as needed.
• Work with Quality Control and Production Leads in regard to rework and rejected product in order to quickly act on any potentially late projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma. Some college preferred.
• Experience in the aerospace industry either in wiring harness assembly and/or assembly supervision.
• Understanding of commercial and government requirements for wiring harness assembly.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Quality conscience with knowledge of ISO standards.
• Effective leadership and motivational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
  
  Effective organizational skills.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.