Production Lead

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family‑owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. The Production Lead position is located on‑site in Sedro‑Woolley, Washington State.

• Leads one or more teams in the execution of various manufacturing processes such as composite fabrication, infusion, assembly, welding, mill operations, metrology, ovens, or waterjet operations.
• Is responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed under their charge as well as the training and safety of their crews.
• Completes assigned shift work, including assigning and explaining daily tasks to workers; monitoring work progress and compliance with policies and procedures; training and assisting technicians I & II.
• Assists supervisors, managers, and engineers with managing the daily workload and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Actively participates in classroom and on‑the‑job training leading to reasonable advancement in skill level; works other areas as assigned.
• Reads, interprets, and follows pass downs, work orders, isometric drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and other technical and non‑technical documents.
• Leads team’s performance and gives direction to others while performing the same manufacturing processes.
• Organizes work crew with the job overview and layout of work.
• Provides on‑the‑job training to new workers.
• Improves technicians’ understanding of the job at hand.
• Builds technical skills of the team and constantly improves quality and efficiency.
• Accesses quality management database for instructions/procedures as needed.
• Reviews timecards and corrects clock‑ins as needed for the assigned crew and reports any issues or problems to Operations Manager/Cell Manager.
• Keeps work orders stamped, dated, and organized.
• Enforces Janicki Industries rules and safety practices and keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Monitors and records material usage as required.
• Enforces 5S, AS9100, and Nadcap standards and practices throughout all work performed.
• Limits and controls use of shop consumables.
• Participates in training, safety, and quality programs.
• Works well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.
• Is at work on time and maintains good attendance; this is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have Legal Permanent Resident status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3); a U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a government‑issued security clearance;
  Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.

• A two‑year technical certificate or bachelor’s degree in a directly related field may be substituted for experience; minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
• One‑year manufacturing experience is required.
• Prior experience in composite or fiberglass fabrication and repair is preferred.
• Crane and forklift experience is preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, written procedures, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documents.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

• Wage range for this role is between $20—$50 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off‑shifts, off‑site work, and access pay.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and Flexible Savings Account.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Education reimbursement program.
• Several shift options.
• Premium pay for off‑shifts.
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable.

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual…