Oven Operator Lead

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Annual-Full Time Manufacturing Sumner, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition

We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Oven Operator Lead need at our Sumner location.

Sumner

Full-Time Non-Exempt

Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!

$26.25 - $30.25

The Oven Operator Lead runs the oven used for the curing process of composite manufacturing, according to Standard Work Instructions. Team leaders serve as mentors and trainers for their work area. With this dual role, the job description(s) of the jobs in the area also apply to the Team Lead. This is a hands‑on position that requires technical knowledge and the ability to complete goals in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

• Verify part and documents, interpret the job traveler to determine recipe to complete cure process before loading parts onto the racks, trays, or carts.
• Meet schedules, time allowances and monitor oven cures frequently to ensure no discrepancies in software program; updating supervisor.
• Decipher parts and quantity requiring additional probes, wires, fixtures, or thermocouple placement before oven cure process.
• Remove probes, wires, fixtures, breakout, and clean all parts prior to distributing to the next process.
• Strong technical knowledge related to the field of manufacturing and the area/department assigned to.
• Communicate in a clear, approachable, professional and pro‑active manner, Provide strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective.
• Be creative, flexible and able to drive/guide change.
• Ability to multi‑task, follow through and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Capability to develop and coach individuals to higher performance.
• Provide strong operations thinking that moves the vision to successful implementation.
• Leadership qualities – patience, kindness, humility, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed to the growth of the individual and organization.

• Advanced math skills.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions.
• Possess analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• One year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Composite manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

One year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred.

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high‑quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug‑Free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual…