About This RoleWho We Are:CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.CAE Defense & Se
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Mechanical Assembler Shop Lead
Job Description:

About This Role

Who We Are:

  • CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

  • CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

  • CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

  • A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

  • Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

  • Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summaryu202F

The Mechanical Assembly Shop Lead will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day activities of the mechanical assembly shop including personnel training, task assignments, parts tracking, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and meeting production and customer schedule commitments. May be required to occasionally support field installations and lead mechanical and electrical installation teams at site.u202F

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesu202F

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.u202F

u202FCoordination of shop activities and performanceu202F

  • Coordinate and direct day to day activities of team in mechanical assembly shop.u202Fu202F

  • Keep up with parts status for completion of assemblies, track shortages and anticipated arrival dates. Seek updated parts status when delivery date is not achieved.u202F

  • Monitor and track project schedules and hardware milestones to ensure parts and assemblies are completed on time.u202F

  • Provide weekly briefs to mechanical assembly team on priority work. Report status to managers on shop progress. Coordinates with Operations Project Managers and Production Planning on specific program needs.u202F

  • Monitor budgeted hours against project allocated hours.u202F

  • Able to perform as backup for manager for short periods of time.u202F

  • Assist with providing shop estimates for proposals and upcoming work.u202F

Quality, Workmanship, Safety and Trainingu202F

  • Analyze and resolve work or quality issues as they arise. Make recommendations on how to achieve zero defects.u202F

  • Verify workmanship per Company and Customer workmanship standards by performing visual inspection of assemblies in conformance to mechanical drawing.u202F

  • Ensure safety awareness and requirements in shop in accordance with applicable Company and Customer safety policies and procedures.u202F

  • Create and maintain training programs and activities.u202F Demonstrate and teach standard practices such cutting, drilling, fitting, riveting, bending, layout, gluing, and an assortment of assembly fastening techniques.u202F Coordinate, assign, and document completion of training tasks and team member proficiency.u202Fu202Fu202F

  • Create and maintain a Lessons Learned database that describes incidents encountered during the build of assemblies and communicate recurring issues to management.u202F

  • Identify areas for and participate in the implementation of process improvements initiatives.u202F

Maintain Tools, Equipment, and Suppliesu202F

  • Maintain and manage floor stock inventory and supplies to support upcoming planned shop activity.u202F

  • Maintain all hand tools required for tasking in serviceable order. Properly retire unserviceable tools and purchase replacements.u202F

  • Ensure tool and gang boxes are kept in accordance with company standards.u202F

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Qualifications and Education Requirementsu202F

  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training; equivalent combination of education and experience in related field.u202Fu202F

  • 6+ yearsu2019 experience in related field.u202F

  • Computer literate-position requires use of integrated office software packages.u202F

  • Knowledge of airframe construction and electrical wiring of trainers.u202F

  • Knowledge of internal and military standards for mechanical and electrical assembly.u202F

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.u202Fu202F

  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.u202F

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.u202F

  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.u202F

  • Ability to solve complex problems.u202F

  • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.u202F

Security Responsibilitiesu202F

Must complyu202Fwith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.u202F Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.u202F All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.u202Fu202F

  • u202FIncumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.u202F

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.u202F

Work Environmentu202F

  • Able to work in a manufacturing environment that includes hazardous conditions and potential risk to personal safety including chemical, electrical and physical hazards.u202F

  • Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including occasional weekends.u202F

  • Some travel may be required to assist with certain projects.u202Fu202F

Physical Demandsu202F

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u202Fu202F

  • The physical or muscular exertion required for prolonged standing, walking, and lifting or moving objects (weighing as much as 50lbs) and the resulting fatigue brought about by these activities.u202F

  • Work in sustained sitting, standing, stooping, and squatting positions.u202F Also climbing on ladders and equipment to heights 25 to 30 feet above the floor.u202F Ability to safely move and work on equipment in confined spaces for reasonable periods of time.u202F

  • The physical dexterity required in performing tasks that require hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills.u202F

  • Have the manual dexterity, knowledge, and experience necessary to work safely and effectively with various hand tools.u202F

  • Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator.u202F

  • Ability to see clearly at a close range.u202F

Other Dutiesu202F

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.u202F

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If youu2019d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.u202F

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractoru2019s legal duty to furnish information.u202F

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hrcae.com.

Company Details
CAE USA Inc.
4908 Tampa W Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33634 USA
www.cae.com/cae-usa/careers-at-cae-usa/
266 Open Jobs Available
The world’s largest training company is looking to add members to their growing U.S. Defense business. CAE develops comprehensive multi-domain training solutions to advance operational tradecraft and achieve mission advantage. Above all else, we empower...

Benefits:
-Competitive salaries -Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match -Paid time-off policy that remotes work life balance -Tuition Assistance -Wellness Incentives -Employee Discounts -Mentorship Program -Paid Military Leave -Supplemental TRICARE coverage -Health Advocacy and Support -Travel Protection -Caregiver Support Resource

Supported Manufacturers:
CAE USA locations in Tampa, Florida and Arlington, Texas represent the larger segments of CAE’s defense and security business focused on helping the U.S. military and allied forces develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. Our corporate locations and training sites and centers offer co-op, part-time and full-time employment opportunities in a variety of areas. We seek out qualified college students, active duty, former active duty, government services, and DoD personnel who have an interest in Aviation, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Hardware and Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology, Simulator Maintenance, Strategy & Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Marketing & Communications.

Supported Models:
C-130J; C-130H; Hercules; C-130; KC-135; MQ-9; RQ-4; CV-22, HH-60G, UH-1N, UH-60; MH-60R; KC-46; P-8; P-3; T-6; T-34; T-6B; MV-22; HH-60G; MC-130J; GROB 120TP; C-12; F-15E; HC/MC-130; E-3; C-5; B-1; C-17; F-22; F-16; 737; Boeing 737; 737/P-8; DA-20; V-280; B-2; CH-47 and F-16
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Job Info
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
CAE USA Inc.
4908 Tampa W Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33634 USA
www.cae.com/cae-usa/careers-at-cae-usa/
266 Open Jobs Available
The world’s largest training company is looking to add members to their growing U.S. Defense business. CAE develops comprehensive multi-domain training solutions to advance operational tradecraft and achieve mission advantage. Above all else, we empower...

Benefits:
-Competitive salaries -Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match -Paid time-off policy that remotes work life balance -Tuition Assistance -Wellness Incentives -Employee Discounts -Mentorship Program -Paid Military Leave -Supplemental TRICARE coverage -Health Advocacy and Support -Travel Protection -Caregiver Support Resource

Supported Manufacturers:
CAE USA locations in Tampa, Florida and Arlington, Texas represent the larger segments of CAE’s defense and security business focused on helping the U.S. military and allied forces develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. Our corporate locations and training sites and centers offer co-op, part-time and full-time employment opportunities in a variety of areas. We seek out qualified college students, active duty, former active duty, government services, and DoD personnel who have an interest in Aviation, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Hardware and Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology, Simulator Maintenance, Strategy & Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Marketing & Communications.

Supported Models:
C-130J; C-130H; Hercules; C-130; KC-135; MQ-9; RQ-4; CV-22, HH-60G, UH-1N, UH-60; MH-60R; KC-46; P-8; P-3; T-6; T-34; T-6B; MV-22; HH-60G; MC-130J; GROB 120TP; C-12; F-15E; HC/MC-130; E-3; C-5; B-1; C-17; F-22; F-16; 737; Boeing 737; 737/P-8; DA-20; V-280; B-2; CH-47 and F-16

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