Lead Technician

Join Barfield and Become a Part of the Adventure!

If you are a talented Lead Technician interested in working in the exciting field of aviation, Barfield wants you!

Barfield is more than just a prestigious name in the industry: it is subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering

We are looking to hire a dedicated Lead Technician to join our team who will support our Electro-Mechanical department.

We offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.barfieldinc.com

Duties And Responsibilities

- Reports to and assists the Shop Manager, or the Director of Operations

- Leads by example, shows leadership abilities

- Is driven to help company meet performance expectations and goals

- Assists and trains technicians

- Considered an expert in his or her field

- Requires no direct supervision, and is a âœself-starterâ

- Ensures and administers the accountability for the employeeâs adherence to company policies and procedures

- Able to ensure the workflows through the shop in a timely manner using digital reports/dashboards

- Review technician quotes in Quantum for accuracy.

- Review and manage all necessary required shop materials

- May perform inspections, and works well with inspectors as needed

- As applicable to the designated shop: has demonstrated the ability to Test, Repair, Overhaul & troubleshoot aircraft components.

- Needs to be familiar with a variety of the fieldâs concepts, practices, and procedures. Accomplish goals using positive experiences, judgement, and time management. Performs a variety of complicated tasks

- Understands the concept of and has knowledge of test equipment required.

- Coordinates and manages level 1 & level 2 shop test equipment maintenance.

- Coordinates and manages the calibration as needed for the precision equipment/tooling

- Reads, writes, understands, and communicates in English, and has knowledge of basic math.

- Other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills

- Meet and exceed the requirements for Technician level III

- Required High School diploma or its equivalent

- Technical college, or Military training in their expertise.

- 6 + years of experience in the field or related area preferred

- Good organizational and time management skills

- Experienced and excels in multi-tasking, while working under pressure

- Good interpersonal/social skills and can maintain composure while being objective

- Able and comfortable to give/ receive instructions

- Has production flow knowledge and ability to adjust for complications/ bottle necks

- Good verbal/communication skill

- Capable of assessing team member productivity and making corrections as required

- Ability to motivate team members and maintain group morale

Success Factors

- Knowledgeable, friendly, positive attitude and be a âœTeam Playerâ, always willing to learn new tasks, new skills and participate with peers.

- Share ideas to improve processes.

- Always be reliable to the shop management

- Take on responsibilities easily, and show a willingness to advance into management

- Be willing to work overtime

- Understand and promote customer satisfaction

You Embody Our Values

- CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.

- INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.

- TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.

- ADAPTABILITY In an ever-changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

Barfield is an equal opportunity employer.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.